Stephen Wooton
Summary
District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-State District Manager
Asurion
Remote (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky & Tennessee)
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised 17 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Boosted regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong client relationships.
- Led a high-performing sales team, providing coaching and mentoring to achieve ambitious targets.
- Optimized sales processes and streamlined operations to enhance efficiency while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Established strategic alliances with industry partners, driving overall business growth through mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Exceeded quarterly and annual sales goals consistently by closely monitoring team performance and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Drove customer acquisition efforts by leveraging extensive industry network and employing effective warm-calling techniques.
- Managed sales team of 80 employees.
- Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
District Manager
Amtel T-Mobile
Remote (Cincinnati/Kentucky)
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.
- Supervised 10 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for store managers, resulting in improved employee performance and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined operations by establishing efficient processes and communication channels between stores, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Implemented risk-management protocols for loss prevention, leading to a consistent decrease in shrinkage rates across the district.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees and implementing changes based on their suggestions.
- Supervised 50 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
District Manager
Wireless Express (Sprint)
Remote (Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana)
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.
- Streamlined operations by establishing efficient processes and communication channels between stores, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability, ensuring optimal stock levels across all locations.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
- Evaluated store performance regularly using data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted action plans for continuous growth.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees and implementing changes based on their suggestions.
Education
GED -
Newport Alternative
Newport, KY02.2001
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Performance Management
- Sales Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Team Building
- Sales Process Optimization
Accomplishments
- Received "Glow Getters" award by achieving sales goals at Asurion (7/21 - 12/21).
- Managed the "Glow Getters" award winning sales team at Asurion (1/22 - 6/22).
- Achieved the #1 profitable region by continuous MOM improvements
- Top quartile performance MOM & YOY
Timeline
Multi-State District Manager
Asurion
06.2021 - 12.2023
District Manager
Amtel T-Mobile
04.2017 - 01.2021
District Manager
Wireless Express (Sprint)
01.2015 - 03.2017
GED -
Newport Alternative