Steve Schemm Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina

North Florida

• Directed fresh operations in up to 14 clubs across three states. Responsible for leading, coaching, teaching and training 22 direct reports. Worked to drive sales, improve financial performance, insure food safety.
• YTD sales $262,126,000 increase of 2.5%
• YTD profit $24,110,000
• Fresh traffic exceeded plan 73%

Managed a team of professional retail leaders in 17-23 store locations across six states, responsible for all aspects of operations. Communicated and implemented complex business strategies across the region. Set clear expectations for store presentation, customer engagement and in-stock conditions. Responsible for developing a successful management team.

Developed the New Store Opening team, a new initiative developed to improve and codify store opening procedures. Responsible for the development of five New Store District Managers. Responsible for staffing and training of management, department heads and specialists in new stores across the entire company foot print. Collaborated closely with construction.

Managed a team of professional retail leaders in 17-23 store locations across six states, responsible for all aspects of operations. Communicated and implemented complex business strategies across the region. Set clear expectations for store presentation, customer engagement and in-stock conditions. Responsible for developing a successful management team.

Operated 4-6 stores across 3 states; SC, NC, GA. Lead the expansion into the Metro- Atlanta market. Recruited, interviewed and staffed the management teams for three stores in Atlanta. Developed a strong team to support growth and succession in the market. Insured strong financial results with clear expectations and a high level accountability

Directed Store Operations, reviewed/reacted to P&Ls, hired and trained entire staff of 60-70 employees, Department Manager and Assistant Store Managers. Provided ongoing coaching and development of all employees and prepared Assistant Store Managers for their next level. Planned and executed various successful sales events.

Managed all store operations including ordering, merchandising, scheduling of staff, driving performance, and holding employees accountable. Provided coaching and management to Department Heads, Specialist and Employees.