
Paula Sweeney
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Dynamic Retail Regional Sales Director | Champion of Team Development | Elevating Customer Experience & Sales Performance
Education

Lake Placid
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NCCC
1995 - 1997A.A.S Business Administration Business
SUNY Plattsburgh
2000 - 2003B.S. Educational Science EducationActivities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega
Experience

Off The Wall Comedy Productions
Aug 2011 - nowManager/Owner
Tolenas Elementary school
Sept 2012 - Aug 2014Teacher
Metro Mattress
Nov 2014 - nowAs a Retail Regional Sales Director, I am responsible for overseeing sales operations across 12 stores in the Albany-Hudson area. My role combines strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management to drive sales growth and ensure profitability. I develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives, manage and mentor a team of District Managers and Store Managers, and analyze market trends and sales data to identify growth opportunities. I set and monitor sales targets for individual stores, ensure consistent brand representation and customer service standards, and oversee inventory management and visual merchandising strategies.My track record of excellence is reflected in numerous accolades, including being named Manager of the Year in 2016, delivering over 100K in sales in a single month in 2021, consistently ranking in the Top 10 Writers Company-Wide from 2018-2022, and receiving the Leadership Excellence Award in 2024. With a proven track record in retail sales management, I bring a bachelor's degree in Business and extensive leadership experience. I excel at conducting performance evaluations, collaborating with executive leadership on budgeting, resolving high-level customer complaints, and driving sales through strategic marketing campaigns. My key achievements include consistently meeting regional sales targets, improving store performance metrics, successfully implementing company initiatives, and developing high-performing teams. I pride myself on maintaining high customer satisfaction scores and driving operational excellence across multiple retail locations. Show less As a Retail Regional Sales Manager, I oversee sales operations across multiple retail regions including 26 stores. My role combines strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management to drive sales growth and ensure profitability. I develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives, manage and mentor a team of District Managers and Store Managers, and analyze market trends and sales data to identify growth opportunities.Key responsibilities in my role include creating regional sales plans and quotas, supporting Store Managers with day-to-day operations, evaluating store and individual performances, and reporting on regional sales results. I forecast quarterly and annual profits, identify hiring needs, select and train new salespeople, and prepare and review annual budgets for my area of responsibility. Additionally, I analyze regional market trends, discover new opportunities for growth, and participate in decisions for expansion or acquisition. My goal is to ensure consistent brand representation, maintain high customer service standards, and drive sales through effective marketing campaigns and promotions. Show less
Regional Sales Director
Oct 2021 - nowRegional Sales Manager
Nov 2014 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
LinkedInJul 2022 - View certificate

Eat Their Lunch: Winning Customers Away from the Competition
LinkedInJan 2023 - View certificate

The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
LinkedInApr 2020
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