Robert Augustine Email & Phone Number

Lockport, New York, United States

• Lead a team of category managers, pricing coordinators, and field merchandisers to develop strategies and operational systems to achieve financial objectives, customer satisfaction, and distribution processes for 83 stores.• Maximize sales and gross profit through the development of in-store merchandising, product assortment, pricing / cost optimization, and promotional strategies.• Collaborate on the development and execution of a marketing strategy to maximize the customer… Show more • Lead a team of category managers, pricing coordinators, and field merchandisers to develop strategies and operational systems to achieve financial objectives, customer satisfaction, and distribution processes for 83 stores.• Maximize sales and gross profit through the development of in-store merchandising, product assortment, pricing / cost optimization, and promotional strategies.• Collaborate on the development and execution of a marketing strategy to maximize the customer experience and increase customer loyalty. • Perform a competitive market analysis to ensure a merchandising strategy is created that offers a differentiation and competitive advantage in the marketplace. • Maintain wholesaler agreements, negotiate favorable contract terms, and develop strong vendor relationships. Show less

District Manager• District consists of 31stores in the Buffalo and Rochester, NY market with 400+ associates• Overall management responsibilities include succession planning and team building, improving customer satisfaction, achievement of fiscal goals for sales and earnings, labor control, forecasting budgets, and total profit and loss responsibility.Achievements • Completed the Soaring Leaders training program designed to prepare top field leaders for increased… Show more District Manager• District consists of 31stores in the Buffalo and Rochester, NY market with 400+ associates• Overall management responsibilities include succession planning and team building, improving customer satisfaction, achievement of fiscal goals for sales and earnings, labor control, forecasting budgets, and total profit and loss responsibility.Achievements • Completed the Soaring Leaders training program designed to prepare top field leaders for increased responsibility.• Utilized my leadership abilities to develop a strong team of store managers and assistants focused on achieving fiscal results while offering superior customer service.• Achieved or surpassed all fiscal goals for sales, earnings, payroll, and shrink reduction on a consistent basis.• Built collaborative relationships with vendor partners and developed strategies to increase market share and drive sales performance. Show less

Store Manager• Managed eight stores in a five year period with sales volumes ranging from 2.5 million to 5 million.• Management responsibilities included recruiting and hiring new associates, maintaining superior customer service levels, achieving store level fiscal goals, maintaining excellent store conditions, and total store profit and loss responsibility. Achievements• Opened three net new stores, relocated two stores, and guided two stores through a remodel• Achieved… Show more Store Manager• Managed eight stores in a five year period with sales volumes ranging from 2.5 million to 5 million.• Management responsibilities included recruiting and hiring new associates, maintaining superior customer service levels, achieving store level fiscal goals, maintaining excellent store conditions, and total store profit and loss responsibility. Achievements• Opened three net new stores, relocated two stores, and guided two stores through a remodel• Achieved sales and labor goals each year as a store manager Show less

Assigned to one store with a sales volume of 4 million

Assistant Sales Manager• Supervised an outside sales team responsible for marketing products for national companies.Achievements • Top performing sales person in each year with the company.• Helped open a new branch location in West Palm Beach, Florida

Staff Sergeant, Security Specialist• Operated as a Team Leader for three years.• Trained and mentored new team members.Achievements • Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service while on active duty.

Bachelors Of Science, Criminal Justice

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