District Manager

Richard Belcastro

*** ********* *** ~ Doylestown Pa. 18901

Home Phone 215-***-**** ~ Email **********@***.***

Summary

Over 15 years of experience in store and district retail management, including supervision

of both local and region wide operations. Proven ability to increase sales while decreasing

both cost and losses. Adept at developing and implementing successful strategies, polices

and procedures. Exceptional relationship building skills; able to lead, motivate and develop

successful teams focused on delivering profitable results. Familiar with all aspects store,

warehouse and business operations, including store management, merchandising and

inventory control. Strong commitment to employee viewpoint and customer loyalty.

WORK HISTORY

2005-Current District Manager, Eastern Mountain Sports

Overseeing 14 retail locations with along the Mid-Atlantic totaling $33 million in revenue

Successfully opened 4 Eastern Mountain Sports stores in 2007 and 2008

Led company in Comparable store growth over last 2 years

Led focus on a sales leadership platform to ensure 100% customer satisfaction

Drove a strong outreach program to bring new customers to our stores

Started an Assistant manager development program to better prepare them for promotion

Promoted 6 store managers and 3 employees to corporate positions over past 4 years.

2000-2004 District Sales Manager, Best Buy

Piloted Position, now seen as main reason for Best Buy’s recent success

Oversaw sales in 10 retail locations, exceeding $400 million annually

Successfully supported the opening of the New York market.

Led company in Comparable sales at over 15% during the final 2 years.

Organized, created and led over 25 training events, involving hundreds of employees

Ensured execution on all new sales initiatives through entire company by working closely with Corporate partners to create a new sales culture

Work closely with vendors to ensure 100% associate training on all products and services.

1998-2000 District Manager, Best Buy

Oversaw 6 retail locations, with sales exceeding $240 million annually.

Successfully opened 2 Best Buys stores, ensuring staff hiring, training and partnering with

Corporate construction team on building of locations

Performed budgeting, sales strategy development, forecasting and loss prevention.

Hired, trained and promoted 3 general managers.

1994-1998 General Manager, Best Buy

Successfully managed 4 different locations in various states and demographics: asked to change stores each time to fix operations/sales and shrinkage

Increased Comparable sales by 20%, leading the company in that category.

Chosen from over 200 store managers to pilot Best Buy’s Standard Operating Platform

1992-1994 Assistant Manager, Best Buy

Successfully grand opened store in Michigan.

Directed hiring and training of entire staff.

Oversaw inventory control for $4.5 million in inventory

Ensured execution of company merchandising standards.

1981-1992

Owner, Thumbs Up Video

Opened and managed first chain of video stores in Chicago area.

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