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Jay Brown

Myrtle Beach

Summary

With 15+ years of experience in developing creative sales strategies and 9+ years of Retail Management experience in a fast-paced environment, I ama retail marketing expert who can drive growth and customer satisfaction for LeafFilter Gutter Protection. As the Retail Event District Market Manager, I am responsible for planning, budgeting, staffing, and executing retail-based marketing initiatives to generate sales leads for sales representatives in my assigned territory.

I have a keen ability to motivate and coach my team of Retail Marketers, creating accountability through established goals and KPIs. I also collaborate with the local Operation and Installation Managers to grow brand presence within the local market. I have an avid knowledge and experience within the high-end retail industry, as well as a strong background in operations and supply chain management. I am passionate about making an impact in the retail and sales arena, and I have great communication skills and adaptability to learn new environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

District Retail/Event Manager

Leaf Filter
05.2023 - Current

Develop and drive retail-based marketing initiatives to generate sales leads for sales representative follow up

Identify, schedule, and plan schedule for team of Retail Marketers in assigned territory

Responsibility for budgeting and staffing within our retail affiliates

Manage retail marketing team in generating new sales leads

Manage retail marketing material and equipment set up and tear down

Collaborate with the local Operation and Installation Mangers to grow brand presence within the local market

Recruit, hire, train and develop Retail Marketers and create accountability through established Retail Marketer goals and KPIs

Develop timelines, organizational plans, and internal communications for cohesiveness and transparency across the organization

Track and report retail metrics to evaluate performance and ROI of our retail partnerships

Responsible for exceeding sales lead quotas based upon established KPIs

Sales Team Manager

Belk
06.2019 - 04.2023
  • Meet or exceed area sales goals through the training, coaching and managing of sales associate staff
  • Ensure that sales associates understand the store's selling expectations
  • Drive the total Customer Experience through in store and Omni, through team performance Provide training and coaching to sales associate, to ensure associates exhibit the key service behaviors needed in delivering Sales
  • Motivate and coach sales associates to meet or exceed Sales and credit goals

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Express Stores LLC / T Mobile
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Motivate and coach sales associates to meet or exceed credit goals
  • Improve team performance by identifying the need for corrective action
  • Determine necessary corrective and execute
  • Collaborate with the visual team to ensure that sales associate standards training takes place on a regular basis, and that new-hires participate in this training once they come on the sales floor
  • Recruit, interview, select and retain quality associates and ensure all positions are filled in a timely manner
  • Resolve customer service issues as needed

Assistant Store Manager

Luxottica / Sunglass Hut
10.2013 - 11.2018
  • Increased store sales by coaching and mentoring staff on a regular basis
  • Trained staff by reviewing and revising orientation to products and sales training materials
  • Reviewed staff job performance and learning needs with a retail store manager
  • Demonstrated flexibility by having to switch priorities on a whim in a fast-paced setting
  • Developed and implemented new product training for employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
06-2018

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Employment Development & Continuing Educational
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Sales Records Management
  • Budget management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Team leadership
  • Timeline development
  • Project management
  • Client liaison
  • Staff supervision
  • Social media integration
  • On-site management

Timeline

District Retail/Event Manager

Leaf Filter
05.2023 - Current

Sales Team Manager

Belk
06.2019 - 04.2023

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Express Stores LLC / T Mobile
11.2018 - 06.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Luxottica / Sunglass Hut
10.2013 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Coastal Carolina University
Jay Brown