SHAWN ALBERT

Thirty plus years of progressive retail management experience demonstrating bottom line profitability. Strong qualifications in all areas of store operations and district operations: P&L, human resources, training, merchandising, security, safety, budgeting, inventory procedures, special events and other functions. My leadership and teambuilding skills deliver results.

Sales professional with proven record in managing client accounts and driving sales growth. Known for ability to develop strategic relationships and achieve targeted results. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing demands and excels in high-pressure environments, leveraging communication and negotiation skills.

• Retail Management/District Special Projects – Advanced through retail store director to Regional Produce Specialist and Special Projects Coordinator ultimately to Account Sales Manager.
• Consistently achieved bottom line profitability in all departments, including grocery, non-foods, full service meat, deli/bakery, produce, liquor and gasoline in a $250K+/week store
• Sought ways to enhance sales and profitability through creative product sourcing and negotiation with suppliers
• Multiple project/task management; including store remodels, complete category resets, monitoring of G.R.E.A.T. results, compliance audits of various departments to ensure center store message was clear and consistent
• Previous district responsibility for Grocery training
• Human Resources/Training- Managed employee relations in assigned stores averaging from 40 to 100 associates and management personnel. Participated in company Train the Trainer program.
• Experience recruiting, selection, training, developing, scheduling, evaluating performance and supervision
• Managed a performance driven team that is repeatedly top in profitability in my district
• Traveled to train associates in three states on a new hand-held system
• Piloted and helped implement new company programs
• Sales/Merchandising/Customer Relations- Coordinated marketing and promotion events for assigned stores. Managed customer relations to maintain existing consumer base and expand through G.R.E.A.T. service. Supported and encouraged community involvement and connecting with our consumers in the areas we live and work.
• Working with company partners growing special sales events in the West Region - Hatch Chile, Tent sales, Truckload, Ribfest and Fill It Fresh bag sales
• Coordinated participation in community events such as Cook-Offs, Kids Explore and fundraisers
• Worked closely with National Merchandising Center Category Managers to collaborate with NMC and vendors/suppliers to ensure we had the right items, at the right price, at the right time
• Led statewide resets to ensure consistent visual display standards and consumer message
• Planned seasonally appropriate displays and promotions to draw consumer interest
• Creatively building of communication skills with customers using social media