Sales Manager

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Posted:

July 15, 2018

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John P. Parsons

Cleveland OH + **********@*****.***

330-***-****

MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven, customer-centered leader with over 17 years of experience in retail management & leadership. Verifiable talent for maintaining profitable retail operations, with success in capitalizing on growth opportunities, implementing promotional/marketing strategies and upholding fiscal integrity. Articulate communicator and effective trainer skilled in achieving employee “buy-in” on organizational goals. Respected, trusted manager who upholds highest ethical standards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MobilelinkUSA – Cricket Wireless November 2017-June 2018 Area Vice President Northeast Area

Results-led growth of 132 locations, 12 markets, 380+ employees. Implementing sales strategies, operational efficiency, people development, recruiting and hiring, new store launches, partnering with Cricket Wireless to enhance brand awareness and top line sales growth

Establishment of a winning culture, system improvements, placing top talent in key positions and working directly with lead departments to create and execute a high energy, high performing brand in the Northeast Area

AWireless – Verizon May 2014-November 2017

Regional Sales Director (2016-2017) OH/PA/WV/KY

Charged with the financial growth, operational efficiency, and people development of 7 districts, 58 stores and 332 sales consultants

Created, implemented and deployed multiple new company initiatives, test programs, pay plans and new products and services to boost revenue, improve productivity and increase EBITDA.

Regional Director of the year for 2016/2017

District Sales Manager (2014-2016) Central, OH

Implemented numerous new sales programs, cultural and brand changes in each location while producing performance that represented the top 10% of performance in the company each month

Promoted 2 store managers to the District Leader position, both of which performed in the top 25% of the company rankings in their first year

RadioShack Corporation February 2005-February 2014

Regional Sales Director (2012-February 2014) Southeast Region

Successfully led 220 retail store locations, 11 District Managers, 1,300 team members and a Regional Cabinet, which includes a Human Resources Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, Finance Manager and Administrative Team towards increasing the financial value of the business

Created financial targets, labor forecasts, evaluate inventory levels, create strategic plans to increase new revenue streams, capitalize on current revenue opportunities, reduce waste, control shrink, teach operational excellence and embed consistency throughout the region

District Sales Manager (2005-August 2012) AL, MS, WI, IL, TX

Charged with the profitable sales growth of 20-27 retail store locations, recruiting, hiring and development of 105-200 sales associates/managers, leading operational excellence, sales and fundamental management training

Facilitated the development of 19 new District Managers into the organization through a specialized on-boarding program

EDUCATION

American Intercontinental University, Business Administration Degree, 2011

John P. Parsons

1601 Plymouth Rd + **********@*****.***

Cleveland, OH 44109 330-***-****

References:

Basem Aybef

Divisional Vice President

TGI Fridays

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