Territory Manager
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Recruited to help develop a new store concept called The City, similar to a modern-day Apple store with a larger merchandise selection. Grew the new concept from a single store to 30+ locations, with direct accountability for 12 stores (up to 30,000 square feet each) along the east coast, including the original flagship in Norfolk, Virginia. Provided leadership, direction, coaching, and support to a team of 600, including 12 store managers.Built and managed the highest-volume and… Show more Recruited to help develop a new store concept called The City, similar to a modern-day Apple store with a larger merchandise selection. Grew the new concept from a single store to 30+ locations, with direct accountability for 12 stores (up to 30,000 square feet each) along the east coast, including the original flagship in Norfolk, Virginia. Provided leadership, direction, coaching, and support to a team of 600, including 12 store managers.Built and managed the highest-volume and top-performing territory in the company. Led the territory to $120M in sales volume (averaged $10M per store) while consistently ranking 1st in the new division (6 territories) on the balanced scorecard. Surpassed opening projections by double-digits.Opened more than 20 new stores in just 14 months. Supported every aspect of the setup and opening including staffing, inventory, and merchandising. Created a comprehensive 300-page employee manual that documented all operational processes – this was utilized in all 30+ stores.Served as trainer and mentor to other territory managers. Selected to support territories all across the country, including the west coast. On-boarded, trained, and mentored 4 territory managers, promoted 1 territory manager and 2 store managers internally, and recruited 1 territory manager externally. Show less