Grew business from 2009 - 2016 by 235% in revenues
Developed culture of repeat business mgmt increasing same client sales 30%
Year over year volume increases every year from 2009 - 2016
Ben Stahl
General Manager, Leader, Trainer
804.938.7190
Multi-faceted general manager with 15 years of team building and revenue growing experience. Persistent evolution of management responsibilities combined with analytical prowess, tactical business strategy development and effective execution. Focused on client experience along with vendor (supplier) relationship management to ensure market control and exclusivities. Constantly learning and evolving through training and education to improve professionally.
Home Address6606 Manor Gate Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
NationalityUnited States
Marital StatusMarried
Driving LicenseYes
Date of Birth0000/00/00
GenderMale
Freelance AvailableYes
RelocationYes
Work Experience
Schwarzschild Jewelers
General Manager
(March 2010 to Present)
Schwarzschild Jewelers
Interim Regional Supervisor
(February 2009 to March 2010)
Managed central Virginia human resources, marketing and events
Promoted employees from within for management opportunities
Trained both sales and administrative professionals in all 3 Richmond locations
Promoted employees from within for management opportunities
Trained both sales and administrative professionals in all 3 Richmond locations
Schiffman's d.b.a. Schwarzschild
Store Manager
(June 2007 to February 2009)
Developed vendor relations on behalf of three locations
Managed difficult customer relations/expectations after purchase out of GOB
Exceeded company expectations for GM, GMROI, Inventory Management and Payroll
Managed difficult customer relations/expectations after purchase out of GOB
Exceeded company expectations for GM, GMROI, Inventory Management and Payroll
Dunkin's Diamonds
From Sales to General Management
(June 1997 to June 2007)
Started out as a part time sales associate and held every position up to GM
Administrative Supervisor for Ohio market from Oct 2001 - Dec 2002
Project manager for New Store construction at Polaris in Columbus, OH
Administrative Supervisor for Ohio market from Oct 2001 - Dec 2002
Project manager for New Store construction at Polaris in Columbus, OH
Education / Certification
College of William and Mary
Master of Business Administration
August 2016 to Present
University of Phoenix
BS, Business Management
August 2014 to May 2016
Columbus State University
BA, Business Marketing Candidate
December 1999 to June 2002
Professional Skills
- Human Resources
- Team Building
- New Systems Implementation
- Merchandising
- Sales Training
- Sales Management
- Hiring and Recruiting
- Retail Sales and Operations
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Profit and Loss
- Brand Development
- Trend Analysis
- Customer Service
- Loss Prevention/Inventory Control
Personal Skills
- Persuasive
- Results-driven
- Initiator
Activities
& Interests
Travelling
Reading
Play Piano
Friends
Family
Meet People
Galleries
Cinema
Gym
Music
