William Eakman Email & Phone Number

 Assures achievement of financial objectives including sales and expense management (payroll, shrink)  Assures effective implementation and execution of Company plans and strategies by:  Consistently communicating financial objectives and current trends to entire store team to create an awareness of and focus on meeting expected results.  Driving self and others to deliver effective customer interaction.  Embracing and promoting company initiatives, contests, and strategies.  Facilitating successful grand openings, store closings, and remodels, as needed.  Assures an in-store experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations by:  Scheduling help and managing the sales floor to assure customers are greeted and provided the level of service desired.  Executing and maintaining visual standards consistent with company guidelines.  Merchandising product flow to assure it is presented in a compelling way.  Executing timely promotional changes and set-ups consistent with company guidelines.  Communicating and acting upon maintenance and repair needs.  Assures successful recruitment, selection, development, promotion and retention of talent by:  Contributing to the individual growth and development of team members to the next level.  Fostering a professional and safe work environment that is conducive for working and learning and where individuals are respected and recognized for their contributions.  Consistently providing direct and honest performance feedback and addressing performance discrepancies in a timely manner.  Utilizing all available tools (PeopleAnswers, Great People Brochure, training programs, etc) properly to assure consistency in selecting talent, communicating expectations, and assisting with development.

Listed skills include Merchandising, Sales, Management, Recruiting, and 23 others.

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  Store Sales Manager At Famous Footwear

  Caleres, Inc.

  Jun 1994 - Present

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  Everest Institute-Pittsburgh

  Fashion Merchandising