District Manager

Peter Menzynski

Phoenix, AZ Area

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Proven Manager: Multi-Unit Store Merchandising/Operation/Management, Sales Growth, Customer Experience, Data, P&L Self-directed and driven retail professional with comprehensive leadership of profitable growth, category management, product mix, operations, customer service, inventory optimization, and cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Innovative thinker with strong hardware, home improvement, softlines and pet supplies industry acumen. Demonstrated success in developing and executing plans in complex, fast-paced organizations. Recognized for implementing impactful sales strategies by analyzing details to understand the competition, emerging trends, customer needs, and stakeholder relationships. Highly organized, creative problem-solver who excels at guiding teams through challenging projects. Expertise includes managing multimillion-dollar budgets, assortment layouts, store openings, 280 district employees, and advising executives.

• Retail Merchandising, Operations • Revenue, Sales Expansion • Sales Initiatives, Promotions • Data, Metric Analysis • Customer Service, Experience • Inventory, Supply Chain Management • Loss Prevention • Budget, P&L • Cost Control • Hardlines, Softlines • Home Improvement • Building Materials • Farm Equipment, Feed • Pet Supplies• Wholesale • Time, Attendance • Problem Solving • Technology • Collaboration • Vendors • People Training, Motivation, Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lowe’s 2019-Present

A leading big box hardware store with $90B in sales, 36,000 SKU’s, and 20M customers per week in the U.S. and Canada. District Manager- Merchandise and Service

• Oversee and manage customer experience, product mix, profit optimization, merchandising, and 160 retail associates.

• Increase revenue by analyzing sales metrics, consumer trends, and key performance indicators to identify service needs.

• Recruit, train, and develop sales representatives to grow business, improve service, and attract more customers.

• Create a consistent customer experience by collaborating within the district to ensure uniform service at all stores.

• Maximize profits by identifying deadstock, out-of-stock, loss leader, and fast-selling items and sharing insights with leaders.

• Improve visual merchandising to attract customers and grow sales by utilizing planograms to conduct shelf resets.

• Reduce costs and grow margins by reviewing profit and loss P&L financials to identify opportunities.

• Recommend product and service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.

• Led successful storewide inventory conversion of Lowe’s brand power tools to the Craftsman brand. Tractor Supply Co. 2005-2019

A retailer of hardware, equipment, livestock feed, and pet products with $8B in revenue and 1,900 stores in the United States. District Manager, Retail Store Operations, 2010-2019

• Led $65M P&L, operations, service, sales goals, category management, openings, and 14 store managers in the southwest.

• Upgraded merchandising by creating a new planogram for inventory and supply chain; each store was ~15,000 sq. ft.

• Improved store leadership succession planning through enhanced training, mentorship, motivation, and promotion.

• Expanded partnerships with corporate and vendor teams by investing in key stakeholder relationships.

• Enabled brand expansion by integrating store operations, culture, and standards for 15 newly acquired locations in 8 years.

• Enhanced operational effectiveness by reorganizing territories as a result of the opening of 100 new locations annually.

• Awarded District Manager of the Year and Best Attitude Winner. Store Manager, 2005-2010

• Led $8M in sales, operations, merchandising, cost control, loss prevention, promotions, audits, and a team of 15.

• Managed hiring, staffing, employee relations, payroll, training, succession, and performance decisions for store personnel.

• Improved operations by creating and managing standard processes for inventory, freight, pricing, audits, and delegation.

• Reduced product shrink by 50% by eliminating inventory loss, boosting efficiency, and optimizing workforce resources.

• Awarded Best Operating Store, Outstanding Training Manager, and Top Sales Award. Lowe’s 2003-2005

A leading big box hardware store with $90B in sales, 36,000 SKU’s, and 20M customers per week in the U.S. and Canada. Assistant Manager, Retail Store Operations

• Oversaw $50M revenue, store operations, kitchen, window, door installation services, and 50 staff.

• Increased profitability by leading sales initiatives, exceptional customer service, and upskilling staff to achieve sales goals.

• Mended departmental performance by analyzing monthly financials and developing sales strategies to boost profits.

• Awarded Store of the Year.

EDUCATION

AS, Associate of Science, Biology, Columbia-Greene Community College

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