Matthew Butler
Fresh Team Manager
Norfolk,VA
Summary
I am a driven and goal oriented individual working to start a career in financial planning with a goal of obtaining a CFP certification. Currently I have passed the SIE and started studying for series 7 exam.
I am dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Offering 8 years of extensive leadership experience in Retail wholesale industry. Committed individual well-versed in providing thorough training, setting team goals and developing innovative strategies. Superb oral and written communication skills paired with excellent time management and leadership abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fresh Team Manager
Sam's Club
Newport News, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Lead team of 50 associates exceeding sales and productivity goals. Established programs and processes across all fresh areas to maximize sales with focus on standardizing production.
- Supported all areas of business through planning and executing projects such as inventory, scheduling, and audits
- Improved associate morale over 12 bps since in role.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Started mentee program in club, developing managers and supervisors while improving overall bench strength in club.
Fresh Team Manager
Sam's Club
Pleasantville, NJ
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Managing 55 associates and two supervisors over the Bakery, Produce, and Freezer/Cooler departments of the club
- Ensuring item spec execution and production planning for fresh departments daily.
- Achieved fresh profit increase 27% YOY
- Increased fresh sales 5% YOY
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained associates, increasing quality of work and employee ownership.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Member Experience Manager
Sam's Club
Mechanicsburg, PA
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee 50+ associates and five supervisors over the frontend of the club
- Manages driving sales through memberships, YTD memberships up 22%
- Responsible for driving in club programs and driving the adoption of Sam's Mastercard and the Sam's Plus membership
- Mastercard adoption rate up 270%
- YOY and Plus sign ups 19% increase YOY
- Directing social media account for local club, by promoting club programs and items through daily posts
- Manages shrink controls through exit door controls and accounting controls.
- Increased membership retention rates through proactive communication
Merchandise and Compliance Manager
Sam's Club
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managing 30 associates including four supervisors over the merchandising departments of the club
- Responsible for day to day operations of merchandising/stocking and receiving of daily trucks
- Directing daily tasks to influence sales and uphold standards, YOY increase in sales of 27.9%
- Responsible for controlling shrink within the club through processes of audits, researching of receiving, and discovering breakdown of processes
- Managed the club's of safety and compliance through monthly tasks, claim researching, and accident reporting
- Influenced decline in accidents through researching accident trends and daily safety meetings.
Merchandising and Compliance Manager
Sam's Club
Bowling Green, KY
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Managing 40 associates including four supervisors over the merchandising departments of the club
- Responsible for day to day operations of merchandising/stocking and receiving of daily trucks
- Directing daily tasks to influence sales and uphold standards, YOY increase in sales of 9%
- Responsible for controlling shrink within the club through processes of audits, researching of receiving, and discovering breakdown of processes
- Influenced a shrink decline of 40 bps
- Managed the club's of safety and compliance through monthly tasks, claim researching, and accident reporting
- Influenced decline in accidents of 68.4%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA 09.2013 - 12 2017
Skills
Customer focus
Influencing skills
SIE Certification
Motivational
Team leadership
Employee engagement
Relationship ManagementHuman ResourcesStrategic PlanningBudgetingManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementProject ManagementExpert in customer relations
Strategic financial planning
Advanced financial analysis
Certification
FINRA - Securities Industry Exam
Timeline
FINRA - Securities Industry Exam
03-2025
Fresh Team Manager
Sam's Club
09.2024 - Current
Fresh Team Manager
Sam's Club
09.2022 - 09.2024
Member Experience Manager
Sam's Club
10.2020 - 09.2022
Merchandise and Compliance Manager
Sam's Club
09.2019 - 10.2020
Merchandising and Compliance Manager
Sam's Club
05.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
09.2013 - 12 2017