WIlliam Doss
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Twenty five years experience in the Retail Sales Industry starting my career at ground floor and consistently promoted to top leadership positions with multiple organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Buyer
Green Top Sporting Goods
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with vendors to strategically acquire merchandise for optimal profitability.
- Oversaw inventory to meet business objectives across key performance areas including sales, margin, turnover and GMROI.
- Worked alongside management to optimize merchandising practices.
- Trained sales staff on new products and tailored sales solutions.
General Manager
Green Top Shooting Range
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Ensured well-being and protection of a team exceeding 30 employees.
- Managed satisfaction levels of a membership base exceeding 3,000.
Sales Department Manger
Green Top Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Directed team to successfully reach departmental sales and margin goals.
- Monitored and maintained staffing levels based on customer demand.
- Developed product recommendations addressing unique customer demands.
- Coordinate with management team to oversee execution of daily store startup and shutdown responsibilities.
Sales Associate
Green Top Sporting Goods
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Performed mandatory state and federal background checks for potential firearms purchasers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Education
Ongoing - Education
VA TECH
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic negotiation
- Data-driven decision making
- Budget planning
- Pricing strategy
- Sales analysis
- Merchandising techniques
- Promotional planning
- Consumer behavior analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Retail Buyer
Green Top Sporting Goods
03.2024 - Current
General Manager
Green Top Shooting Range
11.2019 - 03.2024
Sales Department Manger
Green Top Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
Green Top Sporting Goods
11.2017 - 05.2018
Ongoing - Education
VA TECH
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