SCOTT E. MINTZ
Ruskin, Fl **570
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OBJECTIVE:
Retail/Wholesale Merchandising/Sales Management
Retail/Wholesale Operations Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
38 years experience in retail and wholesale sales and store management including start-up and growth situations, and wholesales experience.
Knowledgeable in all phases of retail and wholesale operations.
Exceptional aptitude to identify problem areas and develop effective solutions in merchandising, marketing, and sales.
Highly developed interpersonal skills. Effective interfacing with customers, management, and employees at all levels.
Strong organizational skills in the implementation of policies and procedures.
Motivated manager with emphasis on establishing priorities and following through to completion.
Demonstrated talent to recruit, train, and develop all personnel to work as a productive team.
Ability to listen to and understand customers wants and needs.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DIRECTED store operations for two locations successfully guiding start-up and growth.
DEVELOPED marketing and merchandising programs which successfully allowed the company to expand operations within the first year of business.
FORMULATED a promotion integrating newspaper and television media. The promotion resulted in an increase of 15% in sales and a 5% increase in the customer base.
WROTE the company personnel policy and procedure manual.
CREATED merchandising plans which consistently attracted new customers and brought repeat sales to the business.
ATTENDED buyer shows in New York, Orlando, and Tampa representing the company.
DEVELOPED the financial records, systems, and controls for starting the business. Set up general ledger, journals, payroll records, purchasing procedures, and sales tax records.
SCOTT E. MINTZ
GENERATED a regular customer base of over 7000 within two years. Success was achieved by implementing targeted marketing and merchandising, teaching sales persons to develop rapport with customers, and maintaining personal service for customers.
TRAINED a sales staff of up to 20 people. Development included sales and production procedures and techniques, and location operations.
STARTED- UP a branch sales location for the company. Created the merchandising plan, supervised interior renovations, purchased initial inventory, hired sales staff, and helped develop the grand opening plan.
MANAGED day to day operations and monthly obligations of a small business with an annual sales of over a million dollars.
ACHIEVED top new car salesman in the month.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STORE MANAGER
Family Dollar September, 2022- present
SALES & LEASE CONSULTANT
Wilde Honda July, 2018-September, 2022
SALES & LEASE CONSULTANT December, 2015-July 2018
Venice Honda & Venice Toyota
SALES REPRESENTATIVE May, 2015-December,2015
Firkins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Commissioned car sales
OWNER/OPERATER August, 2000 – May, 2015
Rock Bottom Apparel, Inc., Sarasota, Florida
Selling wholesale printed t-shirts
SALES REPRESENTATIVE January, 1993 – August,2000
J & J Distributing. Sarasota, Florida
Selling wholesale printed shirts and hats
EDUCATION
MARKETING DEGREE
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Ct. May, 1989