Summary
Overview
Work History
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Timeline

Daniel Stephen

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven retail professional with a proven track record of success in inventory management, sales optimization, and team leadership. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my expertise in driving operational excellence, fostering a positive workplace culture, and achieving business objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager Geelong

Country Road Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

Field Territory Sales Manager

Gourmet Foods - Mondelez Australia
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Successfully increased sales in the snacking/biscuit category within supermarkets through strategic sales tactics and effective client communication.
  • Maintained a deep understanding of industry trends, enabling informed decisions on sales strategies and product offerings.
  • Independently managed field operations on a daily basis, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in achieving sales targets and KPIs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients and store teams, providing training and support in customer service, sales tactics, and leadership development.
  • Proactively tackled KPIs to optimize results, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and implemented targeted action plans accordingly.

Assistant Store Manager

Woolworths Supermarkets
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Established a positive workplace culture by implementing effective leadership strategies and fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales forecasting and management, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand and drive business growth.
  • Successfully navigated the challenges of managing a new store, learning on the job and adapting to meet evolving customer needs and market trends.
  • Played a key role in post-COVID recruitment efforts, contributing to building a strong team of future leaders within the organization.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Maximized profits by negotiating better deals with vendors and reducing shrinkage through loss prevention strategies.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.

Leadership Roles

Coles Supermarkets
03.2011 - 08.2021
  • Held multiple leadership roles across various departments, overseeing large teams of employees and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Led training initiatives for new team members, facilitating their integration into the workforce and providing ongoing support and guidance.
  • Coordinated store layouts, stock management, and employee scheduling for new store openings, demonstrating strong organizational and logistical skills.
  • Prioritized safety and compliance, conducting regular health and safety checks and creating a safe workplace environment for all staff members.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating realistic scenarios and props in role-playing exercises.
  • Developed customized character profiles tailored to specific client needs and objectives, increasing the relevance of role-play scenarios.

Skills

  • Proficient inventory specialist with experience managing both non-perishable and fresh stocktakes, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies
  • Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through effectively leading teams, upskilling team members, and promoting integrity in recruitment interviews
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with stakeholders at all levels, including store managers, department managers, and team members, to deliver key messages, accomplishments, and feedback throughout the organization
  • Proven ability to meet demand, analyze trends, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) through strategic planning and execution
  • Experienced in coordinating deliveries, rolling out new computer systems and rostering systems, and maintaining high standards of safety and integrity in the workplace
  • Sales team training
  • Staff management, Leading & Rostering

Timeline

Sales Manager Geelong - Country Road Group
09.2024 - Current
Field Territory Sales Manager - Gourmet Foods - Mondelez Australia
06.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Store Manager - Woolworths Supermarkets
09.2021 - 08.2022
Leadership Roles - Coles Supermarkets
03.2011 - 08.2021
Daniel Stephen