John Wootten Email & Phone Number

Mississippi/ Arkansas

Set sales, KPI goals, budgets, objectives, and marketing plans for each store Increased market sales by 25% ($375,000) Lead territory in $1.5 million in sales Partnered with 30+ stores to create local events, and marketing campaigns Prospect, propose, and open new accounts between 5-10 annually Continually trained 100+ sales team and partners for new product launches, maintain brand standards, and sales techniques Upgraded all stores into a higher store class to improve brand image, increase sales, and create a larger footprint Monitor and manage inventory levels through order write *Set sales, KPI goals, budgets, objectives, and marketing plans for each store  *Monitor and manage inventory levels through order write  *Partner with stores to create local events, and marketing campaigns  *Prospect, propose, and open new accounts  *Train sales associate on new product launches, and maintain brand standards  *Upgrade stores to higher store class to improve brand image, and increase sales  *Train partners and store staff in the PANDORA way of selling

St. Louis, Mo; Southern Illinois; Memphis, Tn; Arkansas, Nashville, Middle Tn

Provide service and sales support within territory while increasing corporate visibility Awarded President’s Club distinction twice during tenure Set sales, KPI goals, budgets, objectives, and marketing plans for individual stores Lead 60 accounts in $2 million territory to 11% sales increase Increased territory distribution by 32 accounts *Provide service and sales support within territory while increasing corporate visibility  *Maintain/forge key relationships with all layers of management  *Negotiate/secure key floor placement, signage and visual enhancements  *Conduct district seminars at corporate headquarters  *Partner with corporate and accounts on shop installs  Train sales associate on new product launches  Implement and understand POS, the logistics of each door and procure information to assist in brand growth

Greater St. Louis Area

Greater Memphis Area And Greater St. Louis Area

Jackson, Tennessee Area

Network, recruit, and hire management teams and associates for new store opening in Jackson, TN • Develop and promote new and existing talent • Increase sales and profit of the overall store while controlling expenses including shrink/inventory control, effective merchandise flow, and payroll control • Strong and effective communication with Regional Sales Manager as well as other individual store managers in order to maintain team comradery

Greater Memphis Area

Operations and Store Manager responsibilities for a $28 million department store • Hired, orientated, and initial training for 200+ employee base including part-time associates as well as 2-3 levels of management • Responsible for expense control including payroll