Travis Meyer
Summary
Seasoned operations and account management professional with over 17 years of experience in enhancing sales and operational efficiency. Proven track record in expanding retail locations, and consistently achieving double-digit sales growth. Skilled in developing vendor relationships, and implementing strategic marketing and merchandising initiatives. Committed to driving success through innovative process improvements, and strategic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Excel Brokerage
11.2024 - Current
- Manage key corporate grocery accounts across 142 retail locations to drive revenue growth.
- Cultivate relationships with decision-makers, analyzing challenges and opportunities for vendor success.
- Develop negotiation strategies that increased sales through effective contract management and promotions.
- Analyze data to identify trends, ensuring accurate forecasting and informed decision-making on KPIs.
Procurement and Operations Manager
Hot tubs Northwest (Northwest Hotsprings)
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Manage purchasing operations across two locations, sourcing hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, and pools.
- Collaborated with general manager to establish relationship with new spa manufacturer, driving 20% sales growth.
- Eliminated outdated systems and implemented a new POS system, streamlining daily operations.
- Enhanced operational expertise through staff training on new processes.
- Boosted sales team morale by implementing a 360-degree management technique recognizing individual strengths.
- Drove productivity through improved communication among team members.
- Optimized parts and equipment sourcing for service fleet in partnership with Service Manager.
- Strengthened key account relationships, resulting in an 10% increase in profit margin.
Grocery Manager
Community Food Coop
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed grocery department staff and coordinated with alternate retail store for product selection and merchandising to exceed sales, margin, and customer service goals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring store success and optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented revised UNFI delivery schedule, enhancing delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with logistics team to improve truck delivery efficiency, resulting in better inventory control and greater ordering flexibility.
- Participated in annual budget development and long-term strategic planning for labor, operating, and capital expenses.
- Achieved or surpassed labor, sales, and product margin goals while maintaining pricing structure above budget objectives.
- Conducted extensive research on food trends to optimize grocery department purchasing, maintaining an excellent community reputation.
- Led a team of 15 FTEs through effective scheduling, regular meetings, safety training, and annual evaluations.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Community Food Coop
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Supported Grocery Manager in achieving sales, margin, and customer service objectives.
- Collaborated with merchandising to maintain accurate pricing and achieve margin goals.
- Regularly communicated sales, margin, and labor targets to staff.
- Assisted Grocery Manager in providing comprehensive orientation and training for department staff.
- Oversaw scheduled store promotions in partnership with the merchandising department.
- Maintained extensive product knowledge and shared relevant information with team.
Education
MBA -
Eastern University
true06.2026
AA - General studies
Highline College
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Relationship management
- Data analysis
- Sales forecasting
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Excel Brokerage
11.2024 - Current
Procurement and Operations Manager
Hot tubs Northwest (Northwest Hotsprings)
03.2021 - 09.2024
Grocery Manager
Community Food Coop
04.2014 - 01.2021
Assistant Grocery Manager
Community Food Coop
05.2011 - 04.2014
MBA -
Eastern University
AA - General studies
Highline College
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