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Stanley Wilson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Marketplace Director at Best Buy with expertise in strategic planning and team development. Increased online order performance by 33% while promoting diversity and inclusion. Skilled in operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement, resulting in substantial sales growth across various platforms.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketplace Director

Best Buy
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Cultivated high-performing team, achieving professional goals and enhancing customer experiences.
  • Led strategic initiatives to increase customer engagement across multiple platforms.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, executing operational plans with efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff product knowledge and service skills.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to align with corporate financial objectives.
  • Allocated time among in-store, omni-channel, and C&D initiatives for optimal outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership by implementing strategies that drove profitable performance.
  • Recruited diverse workforce and established training programs to promote inclusion and security.

District Manager

Carters
01.2022 - 01.2023

District Manager – Carter’s

• Accelerated staffing success by hiring five store managers within 30 days, aligning talent selection with market needs and team culture.

• Surpassed operational KPIs, driving credit card performance from 83% to 108% over last year—exceeding company benchmarks and boosting financial outcomes.

• Achieved 117% of customer loyalty goals through targeted team engagement and training programs that elevated service consistency and brand connection.

• Cultivated a high-performance culture by instilling a “can-do” mindset across stores, resulting in energized teams and sustained sales momentum.

• Designed and launched a peer mentorship program to foster leadership development, strengthen onboarding, and improve retention across the district.

• Improved conversion rates from 48% to 58%, outperforming the company standard of 52% through strategic coaching and customer experience enhancements.

Regional Manager

Sunglass Hut
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Drove regional sales strategies across multiple markets to maximize profitability.
  • Reduced operational risk through transparent communication, fostering a culture of safety and trust.
  • Energized teams by championing growth mindsets and facilitating performance-based advancement.
  • Collaborated with VP of Stores and HR on complex employee relations to ensure equitable outcomes.
  • Managed inventory levels and streamlined stock replenishment processes throughout the region.
  • Developed team capabilities to enhance overall sales growth in diverse markets.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided mentorship to enhance staff capabilities region-wide.

District Manager

Under Armour
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Elevated district staffing levels from 67% to 93% within 12 months amid pandemic challenges.
  • Acted as corporate liaison, ensuring compliance with employee and customer safety standards during COVID.
  • Guided seven out of nine stores to surpass district and regional KPIs consistently.
  • Recruited and developed functional expertise in staffing multi-unit stores for enhanced performance.

District Manager

Dollar General
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Exceeded sales plan by 33% within region.
  • Led district operations to improve store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies according to market demands.
  • Conducted regular store audits to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Managed personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, and performance reviews.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure all stores met monthly targets.
  • Increased shrink performance from -3.89% to -1.21% within first 12 months.

Market Operations Manager / Leader

Sears Holdings Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2017
  • Led turnaround management for underperforming markets in NC, TN, VA, and WV through hands-on interaction.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, reducing losses and exceeding KPIs while creating appealing merchandising displays.
  • Activated mall walk-throughs to recruit talent, share opportunities, and cultivate networking relationships.
  • Developed store leaders by fostering empowerment and confidence to drive sales and profitability.
  • Established high standards among leadership team members, including human resources, apparel, hardlines, operations, and store managers.
  • Boosted online order performance and market participation by 33%.
  • Reduced staff turnover from 45% to 15%, enhancing workforce stability.

Education

Political Science

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Finance

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Dr. Paul Hersey's Situational Leadership Training and Coursework

Operations, Management, Sales Management, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Human Resources

Additional Coursework

Skills

  • C-suite partnership
  • Corporate collaboration
  • Team synergy
  • Influence and motivation
  • Ambiguity navigation
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making quality
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Effective negotiation
  • Diversity and inclusion advocacy
  • Mentorship and team development
  • Client relationship management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Sales growth
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Profit and loss (P&L)
  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Training and development programs
  • Inventory management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Merchandising strategies

Functional Competencies

  • Client Relationships
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Sales Generation / KPIs / P&L
  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • Training & Development
  • Inventory Controls
  • Logistics
  • Merchandising

Strengths Finder

  • Significance
  • Context
  • Belief
  • Connectedness
  • Positivity

Professional Coursework

  • Dr. Paul Hersey's Situational Leadership Training and Coursework
  • Operations
  • Management
  • Sales Management
  • Mentoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Loss Prevention
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources

Community Leadership

  • Volunteer with Boys and Girls Club
  • Big Brother Big Sister
  • Heroes at Home
  • Chamber of Commerce (local)

Leadership Competencies

  • C-Suite Think Partner
  • Corporate Business Partner
  • Team Collaboration
  • Influencer & Motivator
  • Navigating Ambiguity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Quality
  • Strategic Planning
  • (WOO) Winning Others Over
  • Negotiating to Yes!
  • Diversity & Inclusion Role Model
  • Mentor & Team Builder

Professional Highlights

  • Multi-unit retail leader, with market volume ranging from $57M to $350M+, producing top performance results with a footprint of success at Best Buy, Carters, Sunglass Hut, Under Armour, Sears Holding, and Dollar General.
  • Boosted company-wide market position from last place, 294th to 54th by motivating people, aligning individual strengths with suitable roles, and developing leaders toward a 'growth' mindset.
  • Dynamic people leader who engages a broad demographic of people, generations, cultures, and skills, fusing them into cohesive teams that strive to exceed expectations in sales, P&L, leading leaders, operations, merchandising, full-cycle recruiting, and human resources.
  • Earned reputation as a leader and influencer amongst peers, leading executive conference calls.
  • Award-winning leader earning Top 20% spot for Outstanding Customer Service, Top-performing Store Manager (4x), CITI Bank Achievers (4X) Award.
  • Demonstrates a 'yes we can' demeanor, energizing leaders, peers, and corporate business partners in all relationships and business transactions.

Timeline

Marketplace Director

Best Buy
01.2023 - 01.2025

District Manager

Carters
01.2022 - 01.2023

Regional Manager

Sunglass Hut
01.2022 - 12.2022

District Manager

Under Armour
01.2019 - 01.2021

District Manager

Dollar General
01.2017 - 01.2019

Market Operations Manager / Leader

Sears Holdings Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2017

Political Science

Morehouse College

Finance

Georgia State University

Dr. Paul Hersey's Situational Leadership Training and Coursework

Operations, Management, Sales Management, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Human Resources

Additional Coursework