Gary Shockley Email & Phone Number

Retired

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Multi faceted retail Manager with experience in all phases of retail management including start-up operations, take over situations, sales and profit improvement and re-branding and store remodel experience. I also have multi unit experience in the retail arena.SKILLS INCLUDE Complete P & L ResponsibilityFinancial Planning and Profit AnalysisEmployee Recruitment and RetentionEmployee Training and Development Multi-site Retail Operation ExperienceMerchandise Planning… Show more Multi faceted retail Manager with experience in all phases of retail management including start-up operations, take over situations, sales and profit improvement and re-branding and store remodel experience. I also have multi unit experience in the retail arena.SKILLS INCLUDE Complete P & L ResponsibilityFinancial Planning and Profit AnalysisEmployee Recruitment and RetentionEmployee Training and Development Multi-site Retail Operation ExperienceMerchandise Planning and AllocationInventory Loss ControlVendor Relations and Negotiation Sales CoachingCAREER HIGHLIGHTS Financial Responsibility to $12 millionAchieved record sales improvements to 33% growthManaged and coached staff of 75+ employeesProven record of profitability improvement Multiple awards for Sales Growth, Inventory Management, SafetyExcellent Customer Service abilitiesProficient in Loss Prevention skills Show less

Nashville Nc

Sales Manager Atlantic Natural Foods is the world leader of shelf stable, sustainable plant-based proteins. Our portfolio of brands include Loma Linda, the leader since 1890; Kaffree Roma, the worlds leading coffee substitute; and neat®, a dry, vegan, plant based meat replacement made from pecans and garbanzo beans.Skills and Abilities include:• Launching new products with saturation in available markets.• Oversee Multiple distribution points throughout the… Show more Sales Manager Atlantic Natural Foods is the world leader of shelf stable, sustainable plant-based proteins. Our portfolio of brands include Loma Linda, the leader since 1890; Kaffree Roma, the worlds leading coffee substitute; and neat®, a dry, vegan, plant based meat replacement made from pecans and garbanzo beans.Skills and Abilities include:• Launching new products with saturation in available markets.• Oversee Multiple distribution points throughout the US.• Develop strategies to improve sales in the existing channel of retailers.• Training retail stores to merchandise effectively to maximize sales.• Develop promotional plans to increase sales.• Communicate with network of retail accounts to encourage use of new ideas for marketing.• Represent company at industry trade shows.• Work with grocery chains to accept new items Show less

Collegedale Tn

Stopped diminishing sales to grow revenue by $2 million, restructured management team to be proficient in financial profitability, led store through major remodel project, including total merchandise resets, skilled asset management.• Branded business to maximize marketing. • Encouraged professional attitude in staff.• Recruited, trained high-quality employees.• Implemented next-generation POS technology. • Increased profitability to industry standards.• Reviewed product… Show more Stopped diminishing sales to grow revenue by $2 million, restructured management team to be proficient in financial profitability, led store through major remodel project, including total merchandise resets, skilled asset management.• Branded business to maximize marketing. • Encouraged professional attitude in staff.• Recruited, trained high-quality employees.• Implemented next-generation POS technology. • Increased profitability to industry standards.• Reviewed product mix to maximize shelf space• Reduced inventory levels to grow capital investment Show less

Salisbury Md

Analyzed local market area for natural food store need, secured financing, purchased inventory and equipment, negotiated lease. • Consistently grew sales 15-20% annually. • Brought startup operation to complete success.• Managed successful promotion plan• Negotiated with vendors for increased profits• Sold Business in 2005 to relocate to the Chattanooga area.

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Marketing, Accounting, Computer Programming

Business, Business Administration And Management, General, Graduated