Brett M. Pope
** ***** ***** ****, ********** SC 29414
Email: abhwml@r.postjobfree.com
Retail District Manager:
Results oriented District Manager with over 13 years of exemplary retail service in a career
marked by repeated promotions and commendations. Well rounded retail back ground with
proven strengths in consistently out performing Sales Goals, shrink reduction, reducing
turnover, and implementing successful marketing strategies. High energy leader, able to create
and motivate focused goal driven teams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2008 – December 2010 VPS Charleston, SC
District Manager – June 2008 – December 2010
• Direct Operations for 10 stores. Analyze daily reports for sales growth, labor control,
inventory management, and accuracy of store level reporting. Recruit, hire, train, and
motivate Store Managers. Coordinate with Marketing, Accounting, Fuel, and Human
Resources Divisions to assure compliance and standards are maintained. Assist Store
Managers with associate issues, execution of marketing strategies and Sales floors analysis
for maximum sales results.
• Developed sales contests which produced a category increase of $21,000 over 60 days.
• Reduced overall store turnover by 40%.
• Reduced shrink to .008% of sales in 2010
• Ranked top 10 District Manager in 2010
• Increased Store Sales by 9.2% annually
• Operational leadership responsibility of New Business Acquisitions, October 2010
• Oversee Operational planning and execution of 6 Store Remodels, August – October 2010
September 2001 April 2008 SOUTHERN BEVERAGE Charleston, SC
District Sales Manager September 2001 to April2008
• Overall management of South East regional sales including Key Account management,
training, performance management of employees. Responsible for all product distribution
for Region, enhanced revenue performance to 12 million dollars in annual sales, negotiating
existing accounts, and solicits new accounts
Responsible for calling on all Wholesale Delivery Companies to ensure proper inventory
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levels, product mix, and assist with any distribution issues
Coordinate with sales team to identify, implement, and evaluate improvements based on
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Business owners/Purchasing Managers feedback.
Handles weekly and business plans
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August 1999 September 2001 LEBLEU OF CHARLESTON Charleston,
SC
Sales Manager
• Solely responsible for all sales, developed marketing strategies and revenue performance in
designated region. Managed and sustained 4 million dollars in sales revenue, increased
client base, developed partnerships
• Responsible for sales team/ distributors, reporting directly to management business,
inventory and statistical data
May 1997 August 1999 JACKS RESTAURANT AND BAR Charleston, SC
Bar and Restaurant Manager
• Managed bar and wait staff, responsible for training, hiring, scheduling and performance
• Handled all daily reporting, inventory, marketing incentives and guest relations
December1990 July 1995 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Infantry/Forward Observer
• Meritorious mast, Naval commendation, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas service, TS 1
clearance, Corporal of the Guard, Primary Marksmanship Instructor
EDUCATION:
1997 Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts
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Major: Business
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Professional Reference’s
Mohammed Makky, Regional Operating Director, VPS C Store Group, (312)545
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6876.
Sharon Legnard, District Manager, VPS C Store Group, 843-***-****.
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Anthony McCarthy, Customer Service Manager, VPS C Store Group, (843)412
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7876.
David Kurre, NCIS Investigator, NCIS, 703-***-****
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