Gregory J. Vanmeter Email & Phone Number

Rochester, Ny, Us

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

-Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust and transparency.-Discover and identify customer business growth needs.-Develop a customer business growth plan for each account.-Analyze data and insights to increase sales, grow customer business, and better achieve objectives.-Build a pipeline of selling opportunities to drive incremental sales above base business.-Regularly and consistently pre-plan account visits with an agenda, service purpose, and selling opportunities.-Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on each customer business growth plan.-Visit accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans considering previous visit outcomes.-Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and position them in each account-Propose selling solutions to each customer and win the sale using consultative selling skills.-Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management.-Manage customer issue resolution and seek additional opportunities to support the customer’s needs.-Adapt the selling approach based on each customer’s buying styles and individual business needs .-Be knowledgeable and experienced in all accounts staying current with what competitors are offering and how SGWS products are positioned relative to the competition.-Document and maintain account- and customer-specific information in the Proof CRM application.-Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and supplier events as required.-Perform other duties as assigned.

Bloomington, Minnesota

**Applied for and am extremely fortunate to have been awarded the Bauer Own the Moment Store, our #1 volume and sales store in the company. With our dedicated and passionate sales support staff, we look to further grow the business and the sport, further promoting both brand and company. •Maintaining our demo ice surface as well as ensuring proper upkeep of its facilities and equipment.•Supporting company standards of selling and customer service. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers.•Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •In depth knowledge of equipment, sizing and fitting procedures as well as equipment modification, maintenance and repair.•Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of hourly and full-time associates as well as management support staff. •Managing the sales performance of the store through meeting sales plans, montoring and growing both KPI and AUR, inventory control, product requests and store expenses.•Implementing and building a positive work culture in which to deliver superior customer service.•Marketing the store to appropriate demographics to grow the brand within the community.•Developing partnerships with groups and organizations both local and abroad.•Tracking and properly executing team sales through our Quickteam initiative, acting as a liaison between team leaders and corporate office to finalize orders.•Promoting the company’s online business through in-store web purchases and web picking, processing and shipping.

Minnetonka, Minnesota

*Upon request, took over another store within the Minnesota market to help implement and promote staffing, training, selling and customer service standards. •Supporting company standards of selling and customer service. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers.•Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •In depth knowledge of equipment, sizing and fitting procedures as well as equipment modification, maintenance and repair.•Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of hourly and full-time associates as well as management support staff. •Managing the sales performance of the store through meeting sales plans, inventory control, product requests and store expenses•Implementing and building a positive work culture in which to deliver superior customer service•Marketing the store to appropriate demographics to grow the brand within the community•Developing partnerships with groups and organizations both local and abroad •Tracking and properly executing team sales, acting as a liaison between team leaders and corporate to finalize orders•Promoting the company’s online business through in-store web purchases and web picking, processing and shipping.

Maplewood, Minnesota

**Capitalized on unique opportunity, relocating to larger market and higher volume store. •Supporting company standards of selling and customer service. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers.•Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •In depth knowledge of equipment, sizing and fitting procedures as well as equipment modification, maintenance and repair.•Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of hourly and full-time associates as well as management support staff. •Managing the sales performance of the store through meeting sales plans, inventory control, product requests and store expenses•Implementing and building a positive work culture in which to deliver superior customer service•Marketing the store to appropriate demographics to grow the brand within the community•Developing partnerships with groups and organizations both local and abroad •Tracking and properly executing team sales, acting as a liaison between team leaders and corporate to finalize orders•Promoting the company’s online business through in-store web purchases and web picking, processing and shipping.

Cheektowaga, New York

•Supporting company standards of selling and customer service. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers.•Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •In depth knowledge of equipment, sizing and fitting procedures as well as equipment modification, maintenance and repair.•Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of hourly and full-time associates as well as management support staff. •Managing the sales performance of the store through meeting sales plans, inventory control, product requests and store expenses•Implementing and building a positive work culture in which to deliver superior customer service•Marketing the store to appropriate demographics to grow the brand within the community•Developing partnerships with groups and organizations both local and abroad •Tracking and properly executing team sales, acting as a liaison between team leaders and corporate to finalize orders•Promoting the company’s online business through in-store web purchases and web picking, processing and shipping.

Cheektowaga, New York

•Supporting company standards of selling and customer service. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers. •Helping the company’s online business through in-store web purchases and web picking, processing and shipping.•Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •Assist in the recruiting, hiring and training of team members.•Gaining knowledge of equipment, sizing and fitting procedures as well as equipment modification, maintenance and repair.•Helping to build a positive work culture in which to deliver superior customer service.•Assist General Manager in day to day tasks of store performance and maintenance.

Walden Galleria, Buffalo Ny

•Implementing merchandise presentation standards and signage to meet Company standards and maximize profits. •Ensuring all firearm and ammunition transactions are processed according to Federal Government requirements and Company standards.•Supporting Company standards of selling and customer service. •Assisting store management team with general supervision in the store in accordance with Company policies and procedures including opening and closing the store and Front End coverage as assigned. •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers. •Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements. •In depth knowledge of equipment and information related to Team Sports, Bikes and Golf.•Participating in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring for hourly associates in the sales support areas. •Issuing appropriate counseling and disciplinary action to those associates who fail to meet our performance standards. •Managing the sales performance of the Team Sports, Bikes, and Golf departments to meet sales and margin goals.

Walden Galleria, Buffalo Ny

•Implementing the merchandise presentation standards and signage of the general sports department to meet company standards and maximize profits •Supporting company standards of selling and customer service •Assisting the store management team with general supervision in the store in accordance with company policies and procedures including opening and closing the store and front end coverage as assigned •Complying with cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers •Compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements

Walden Galleria, Buffalo Ny

•Implementing merchandise presentation standards and signage to meet Company standards and maximize profits. •Fulfill the company defined customer experience by being a friendly, available, customer focused, excited team member. •Consistently promoting company programs including warranty sales, scorecard, private label credit card, etc.

Walden Galleria, Buffalo Ny

•Fulfill the company defined customer experience by being a friendly, available, customer focused, excited team member. •Organizing and displaying merchandise to company standards. •Consistently promoting company programs including warranty sales, scorecard, private label credit card, etc.

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