Doug Eley Email & Phone Number

Responsible for leading the Retail Implementation efforts supporting Shelf Merchandising / Assortment Services across all Ahold Delhaize Brands. Directly accountable for bringing to life category philosophies at the point of sale that are brand specific and deliver on individual brand strategies. Responsible for leading multi-brand individual support teams designed to cater to each individual brand and deliver differentiating strategies designed to grow category performance, consumer relevance and market share within operating areas. Directly accountable for delivering assortment implementation, on-shelf merchandising innovations, delivery of new store resets, category strategy resets, annual category cycle reviews and overall support and partnership with each ADUSA brand towards the delivery of individualized on-shelf merchandising strategies. Directly responsible and accountable for a high performing team of qualified leaders through strong leadership, effective communications, collaborative thinking, performance management and talent development to ensure effective delivery of Brand Support. Year over year results have been very favorable with accomplishments highly recognized and appreciated.

Salisbury, Nc

Responsible for leading a team towards the creation and implementation of store layout and plan-o-gram updates including execution of category reviews, new stores, remodels, special projects, and banner requests across 1200+ store locations within Delhaize America supermarkets. Supervise a team of 130+ management positions across 13 states and 2 operating Retail Banners. Work with all Delhaize America Banner Merchandising teams and Category Shared Services to review and prioritize all merchandising projects requiring Shelf Merchandising resources. Manage Shelf Merchandising GAE, including assisting in creating annual department budgets and forecasts, and broad-based financial practices. Consolidate and analyze department fair share billing ($40MM annually), department revenue, bill rates and other capital and expense related aspects of the department. Champion change management and effectively lead the work and implementation of new ideas and business practices for Delhaize America. Communicates effectively with vendor and broker partners to identify the needs of the business, and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies that can improve financial results and productivity. (Served in multiple leadership capacities including Manager of Retail Implementation, Senior Manager of Shelf Merchandising and Director of Shelf Merchandising.)

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Accountable for overseeing and managing an entire district of retail stores within the Food lion LLc. organization with direct influence involving staffing, increasing profitability, building sales, and implementing organizational initiatives. Extensive involvement with store management, human resources, support departments, and Senior Level Executives within the organization, as well as involvement within the local communities. Meet budgetary goals, support and implementation of company initiatives, and initiate continuous development programs for the upgradeof store management and personnel. Prepare and present reports on financial results and sales data for district, as well as set and create aggressive goals and strategic plans to drive sales and profits within the district. Total supervision of thirteen to sixteen stores with an average market sales volume of $2,820,000 plus. The district encompasses over 900 associates and operates within many diverse locations. The area continued to grow in same store sales at a consistent rate and experienced continuous growth in bottom line profits and cost controls.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Responsible for overseeing the total operation and management of a Food Lion retail store. Supervised all employees in working towards and achieving a common goal set by the organization. Responsible for operational budgets, policy enforcement, hiring and training of Department Sales Managers, and resolving employee relations’ issues. Accountable for complete implementation of all company promotions and initiatives. Ensure that store was in compliance with regulatory agencies and operating within guidelines that supported OSHA, Health Department and Weights and Measures regulations.

Associate'S Degree, Science

Associates of Science Degree

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Secondary Education

Emphasis: Business Management, Training and Development and Human Resources

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Management, General

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