Seth Davidson
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven leader with a track record of enhancing operational performance, building inclusive teams, and delivering measurable business impact. Adept at aligning cross-functional priorities, coaching talent, and cultivating a guest-focused culture. Proven ability to drive results through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in high-volume retail and distribution environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Daikin Comfort Technologies
Austin, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Lead branch-level sales and operations for a $40M+ distributor, partnering with sales teams to drive revenue growth, and dealer satisfaction.
- Delivered 142% to plan in the branch's new business target for FY25.
- Utilized sales tools to increase e-commerce sales for the region, and decrease fulfillment lead times.
- Recognized as a top 25 talent in a year-long leadership academy.
- Led regional and company-wide Salesforce training.
Operations Manager
Academy Sports Outdoors
Odessa, TX
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Led operations team of 30+ direct reports - impacting sales budget of 30M+
- Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
- Ensured 100% compliance with federal, state, and local firearms regulations.
Executive Team Leader – Assets Protection
Target
Midland, TX
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles, culminating as Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection for stores $70M+.
- Temporary multi-unit role where I impacted 300+ employees and sales budget exceeding 120M
- Championed district-wide investigations and technology adoption to reduce store shrinkage, improving theft resolution by 150%, and reducing injury rates by 40%.
- Collaborated with internal teams and law enforcement to strengthen store safety and security operations.
Education
Board Volunteer
Hope&Travel
High School Diploma -
Rankin High School
05.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Some College (No Degree) -
Odessa College
Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Performance management
- P&L ownership
- Sales management
- Microsoft Office 365 and CRM tools
- Analytical thinking
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication
Timeline
Branch Manager
Daikin Comfort Technologies
09.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Academy Sports Outdoors
01.2024 - 09.2024
Executive Team Leader – Assets Protection
Target
12.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Rankin High School
Some College (No Degree) -
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Some College (No Degree) -
Odessa College
Board Volunteer
Hope&Travel