Sales Manager
Resume:
Jim Rodgers
Tampa, FL 33647
acb6nx@r.postjobfree.com
Skill Summary
Skilled Multi Unit Manager with extensive background in and thorough knowledge of retail operations, Human Resource and team building. Experienced in developing and implementing competitive programs and services Process driven with exceptional organizational, analytical, and managerial skills.
Professional Experience
District Manager in Training National Tire In Battery:
December 2013-Present
Retail Consultant:
2013 February-December 2013-Self Employed
Heartland Automotive:
2012 October –January 2013 Regional Vice President
2010 March- October 2012 Divisional Vice President
2009 December – April 2010 Divisional Director
2008 March- November 2009 Market Manager
2006 November-February 2008 Regional Manager
Heartland Automotive
* A highly experienced V.P of Operations and Multi-Unit Operator who has overseen Markets in Boston, New York, Savannah, Memphis, Minnesota, Omaha, Ohio, Kansas City, Chicago and throughout the Mid-West for Heartland Automotive Services, dba Jiffy Lube, the largest franchisee of quick lube retail services stores in the country.
* I have demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in this highly competitive fast-paced environment.
* I have strong sales and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 30 years of hands-on experience, in strategic planning, business unit development, and project and product management.
* I have a proven ability to successfully analyze an organizations critical business requirement, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings.
Kauffman Tires
2005-2006
* I was the Vice President of Retail Operations of the Texas Market for an independent tire company based in Atlanta GA.
* In charge of overseeing the strategic management and operations of the company's Texas market.
* Streamlined operations reduced operating costs, and gained greater profitability.
* Interface with partners and large fleet clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing technical efficiency and improving sales and profitability.
Pep Boys Automotive
2003-2005
* I was responsible for overseeing the San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas, Texas market comprising of 21 stores.
* My duties included the operational management of four in house businesses, Retail, Tire, out side Commercial Sales and Automotive Services.
* My team consisted of 33 salaried managers, 22 hourly managers, 2 out side commercial sales managers and over 350 associates.
* I was assigned this market in August of 2003. The Area was negative in sales by (5.50%). By the end of the Fiscal year 2003, the Area had an increased 7.5% Comp Sales for the year of 2004 the area aggregate sales were up 9.75% this included a 12.75% Increase Service Sales, Retail was up 20.19%, Commercial was down (1.78%) due to closing of one commercial station in San Antonio.
* However, the commercial profitability was up 187% over previous year.
* Tire business was up significantly, while the company and the industry were considerably down.
* Over all the profitability of the Market was up 27.46% the second highest profitable market in the company.
Tractor Supply Co
2001-2003
* District Manager, Responsible for 12 stores specializing in the farm and ranch business. Total Profit and Loss and Inventory shrink responsibility.
* I directed team efforts to maximize customer service and sales. Designed and implemented innovative hiring practices to ensure that turnover was kept to a minimum.
* Established consistent business practices to drive sales, reduce shrink and increase profit. I was able to reduce the Management turnover to 12%, cut shrink by 46% and increase profit by 33%.
Wal-Mart Inc.
1991-2001
* Specialty Division District Manager I was responsible for 12-20 business units. Identified inconsistent sales trends; developed a district financial policy to standardize procedures for the various store locations.
* Prepared P&L budgets, requests and recommended changes in operating procedures in each store to ensure that the budget came in on target to improve cash flow and reduce expenses.
* I analyzed and interpreted sales trends, inventory values and costs department expenses and capital spending. Provided store managers with factual information needed to align results with organization's plans.
* I took a district that had previously lost profit to the number one district in the region for profit. I achieved District Manager of the Year for the Region.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource, Presently attending
Graduated Trinity College and University Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, class of 1999
Graduated Trinity College and University Master of Science Degree in Business Administration, class of 2003
Graduated National College of Real Estate Appraisal, Atlanta Georgia, Degree in Real Estate Acquisitions
And Finance, class of 1991.
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