Store Director

Los Angeles, CA *****

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Robert A. Martinez

Retail Sales Manager

Retail Manager with 10+ years' experience, successfully launched two new store locations, including the only West Coast concept each exceeding initial sales projections by 30% to 120%. Known for developing high-performing teams across multiple retail sectors, fostering a positive and customer-focused store culture, and a merchandising caliber that is company featured on a global platform. EXPERIENCE

Swarovski - Century City

Store Manager

June 2021 - June 2023

● Opened and successfully managed the only concept store on the West Coast, Instant Wonder, designed by Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert.

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Record breaking results in first year open. Exceeding LY (Last Year) by +118% and target +135%and a $235 VPT exceeding LY by +145% beating it's high-watermark year of opening.

The pilot testing location of the West Coast for all new company roll outs, providing weekly feedback to corporate

● Partnered very closely with PR and provided "studio pulls" for Red Carpet Events and Awards Shows, Editorial Covers for "A" list Celebrities, Musicians, and Actors. Swarovski - The Grove

Store Manager October 2019 - January 2021

Assistant Manager May 2018 - June 2019

• Flagship location of the West Coast with a volume net sales stayed consistently Top 5 in the US, achieving 35% annual revenue for 2 years.

● Trained, coached, and developed a team of 30 FT/PT/Seasonal leaders throughout each quarter. Along with managing a Pop- up concept on-sitenduring holidays.

● Managed teams performance trackers of sales and coached in the moment to achieve sales

● Hand selected by HOS and Retail Academy team to advocate as a Watch Specialist for the Los Angeles area.

The Body Shop - Beverly Center

Store Manager March 2014 - March 2018

● Trained, coached, and developed teams throughout the LA market by utilizing the companies training materials, the core values and restructured the staffs selling behaviors.

● Acting Regional Manger for the LA, Las Vegas, and Colorado District as part of development seeing over 32 stores. With a main focus on Visual Merchandising and Recruitment.

● Was the youngest SM in the LA market in 2014 and turned a +125% profitability to LY and +110% to BU in my first year at $700K being it's highest watermark. SKILLS

• Sales Management

• Retail Sales

• Merchandising

• Loss Prevention

• Sales Operations

• Customer Satisfaction

• CRM

• Microsoft Office

• Visual Merchandising

• Human Resources

EDUCATION

Bakersfield College

Business Administration/

General Ed.

April 2012

Bakersfield, CA

References

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