- Held P&L responsibility- Increased sales and productivity by 22%- Scheduled all deliveries and service calls on a daily basis.- "Grassroots" campaign to establish the Rent A Center brand in a new location.- Increased customer retention after pay outs.

Hired on a freelance basis by the VP of Sales and Operations, Jan Trouselik to assist with designing and implementing a new domestic and international sales plan for existing and new employees. Assisted with recruiting and training of new employees. Worked closely with VP regarding sales trends in the yachting market, which included researching the domestic and international maritime marketplace.

Hold P&L responsibility, managing all store operations and staff of 10 to meet monthly activation and revenue goals. Hire, recruit, on-board, and train new staff members, creating cohesive, efficient teams and a positive work environment fostering productivity. Ensure open communication and streamlined processes between front and back of store operations. Direct loss prevention initiatives and create and institute new procedures encompassing inventory and SAP. Manage $200,000 - $800,000… Show more Hold P&L responsibility, managing all store operations and staff of 10 to meet monthly activation and revenue goals. Hire, recruit, on-board, and train new staff members, creating cohesive, efficient teams and a positive work environment fostering productivity. Ensure open communication and streamlined processes between front and back of store operations. Direct loss prevention initiatives and create and institute new procedures encompassing inventory and SAP. Manage $200,000 - $800,000 inventory, tracking and monitoring daily / monthly statistics pertaining to shipments and movements. Provide first-class consultative sales to diverse clients, assessing needs, recommending products, and closing sales while ensuring customer satisfaction. Maintain current knowledge of leading-edge technologies to quickly answer questions and act as key resource.Selected accomplishments:Orchestrated nationwide "Retail Reach Out" program designed to assist sales associates and management in capturing business outside of regular daily customers; drove increased store revenue by 55% within only two months.Improved customer loyalty through creation of an onsite BlackBerry training class, effectively showcasing product features and instructing on technology use; program adopted nationwide and launched in stores across the US within one year.Spearheaded significant sales revenue increase from $1.7 million to $2.5 million in one year and turned around location from sales rank of 87 to 13 within first year of hire.Planned and coordinated regional events in collaboration with Marketing Manager to enhance branding and improve sales.Motivated staff and provided expert sales leadership and mentorship to deliver outstanding customer service and reduce customer churn from 3.7% to 2.0% within one year. Show less

Collaborated with district manager regarding all aspects of sales and management for an established $1.8-million retail company. Coordinated sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals. Managed P&L for 14 locations district wide. Supervised and trained 18 sales representatives and operations staff members. Held responsibility for sales forecasting, hiring / staffing, and business plan development. Recruited outside talent to fill existing and future job openings… Show more Collaborated with district manager regarding all aspects of sales and management for an established $1.8-million retail company. Coordinated sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals. Managed P&L for 14 locations district wide. Supervised and trained 18 sales representatives and operations staff members. Held responsibility for sales forecasting, hiring / staffing, and business plan development. Recruited outside talent to fill existing and future job openings and promote company growth. Adhered to safety and loss prevention policies and monitored legal compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Resolved customer concerns regarding sales and service. Show less

Progressively promoted through sales roles within a successful distribution company exceeding $2 million in annual revenue. Managed daily activities of 20 sales merchandisers, providing guidance, expertise, training, and leadership. Maintained 40 retail accounts that included Kroger and Wal-Mart. Coordinated sales events and new promotions. Ordered and maintained inventory for five accounts. Promoted company through extensive recruitment services. Trained and mentored staff to develop effective… Show more Progressively promoted through sales roles within a successful distribution company exceeding $2 million in annual revenue. Managed daily activities of 20 sales merchandisers, providing guidance, expertise, training, and leadership. Maintained 40 retail accounts that included Kroger and Wal-Mart. Coordinated sales events and new promotions. Ordered and maintained inventory for five accounts. Promoted company through extensive recruitment services. Trained and mentored staff to develop effective merchandising techniques. Cooperated with store management regarding all aspects of business. Addressed individual needs and interests to enhance customer service. Show less