Kim Ruud Email & Phone Number

Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario

Increased regional sales year over year for 19 years. Maintained #1 of 13 regions in DPT, CRM, and clientele development. Recruited, lead, mentored and coached 16 store managers across three provinces to maximize sales and profits while controlling cost. Ensure exceptional customer service, visual merchandising and staff profile to exceed company standard. Conducted bi-weekly store visits and seasonal report card visits to provide training, leadership guidance, support and direction for all elements of store operations. Develop region specific marketing initiatives to enhance store sales.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario

Drive sales in 13 locations across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario. Recruit and develop all Store Management for Region. Coach and mentor 1 area sales manager to a district manager position. Ensured exceptional customer service, visual standards and staff profile. Conducted store visits to provide training, leadership guidance, support and directions for all elements of store operations. Develop and facilitate quarterly store manager meetings.

Accident investigation, WCB claims, Recruitment, Training and Development, Facilitation, Liaison with Governments - both Canada and US

Hired all Management, Training and Development, Managed performance, Created a positive and energetic environment, Opened new locations, Managed all KPI's and P&L results, Loss Prevention, Drive Sales

Certificate, Fashion Merchandising

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