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
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
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