Matt Stewman
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking leader striving to make the world better one day at a time. Eclectic interests & skill set with an emphasis on life long learning. Competitive spirit balanced with enjoying each moment along the journey.
Seeking new opportunity with a progressive company looking for a dynamic sales leader. Account Manager with years of experience driving revenue growth through strategic sales planning and fostering long-term partnerships. Demonstrates strong skills in sales strategy, customer retention and cross-functional collaboration. Excels in relationship building and analytical thinking, consistently providing valuable insights and effective solutions to continue to grow client sales.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Capax Infiniti LLC
01.2008 - 12.2024
- Business Development/Sales/Marketing/Analytics for Domestic and International Manufacturer as an independent contractor
- Developed, Introduced, Sold and Managed Product Lines to Walmart and Sam’s Club across multiple departments and categories
- Averaged $60 Million cost based sales per year over single desk
- Largest customer was a nationwide multi-location bakery company with a focus on freeze-and-thaw lines of bagels, pies, cakes, sliced cream cakes, rolls and English muffins, mostly as private label
- Proficient in Retail Link, Luminate MS Office programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Led and contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment
Store Manager
Barnes & Noble Inc.
03.2004 - 12.2007
- Managed team of 100+ employees who led district in comparative sales with double digit increases for three successive fiscal years in an industry that was flat or negative in sales during that time frame
- Developed and nurtured relationships with institutional and corporate clients
- Analyzed and adapted product selection to maximize local appeal
- Responsible for all facets of a high-volume bookstore
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Internet Manager
Linens N‘Things
07.2002 - 03.2004
- Helped develop and streamline product delivery system for emerging internet home furnishings business to maximize productivity
- Analyzed, ordered and balanced stock levels to ensure proper product mix and in-stock position
- Developed and led training programs for Linens N’ Things store managers to encourage promotion of LNT.com and to promote synergy between the internet operations and the stores
- Communicated daily with home office personnel to facilitate product delivery and develop strategic plans for ad specific merchandise
Store Manager
Linens N‘Things
09.1997 - 07.2002
- Responsible for all facets of a high volume home furnishing retailer
- Led district loss prevention team that successfully reduced shrink by 40% in Southern California market
- Opened 3 new stores in California and Arkansas, each of which exceeded projected sales by 10%+
- Prospected and developed working relationships with high value clients in the entertainment and business fields
- Led teams of avg 60-100+ employees per unit to five straight years of district leading comparative sales
- Developed and led detailed product training for specialty departments throughout Southern California
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Actor/Comedian
12.1995 - 09.1997
- Pursued career in entertainment fields
- Wrote and performed stand up comedy routines
- Performed in multiple commercials, plays and small films
Field Marketing Manager/Operations and Marketing
Sam‘s Club Home Office
01.1993 - 12.1995
- I interviewed, hired and trained all associates at new Sam’s Club locations throughout the country during the largest period of growth in company history through acquisitions and new startups
- Training included, but not limited to company culture, operational expectations and membership/marketing
- Ensured teams met pre-opening revenue goals by fostering relationships with large employers and high value clients in each city
- Participated in the conversion of 7 Pace units to Sam’s Club’s
- Led retraining seminars and strategic planning sessions for underperforming membership/marketing departments throughout the country
- Led sales and culture seminars at national call centers to educate their employees on Sam’s Club culture, policies and benefits of membership
- As In-Club Management, responsible for all operational facets of a high volume warehouse club
- Directed all human resource programs for 200+ associates
- Trained and supervised outside and inside sales teams
- Developed and implemented marketing programs to increase member sign up and retention
- Led development and implementation of company-level marketing plans to achieve revenue and brand exposure goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01-1993
Skills
- Account development
- Talent management
- Persuasive communication expertise
- Customer relationships
- Forecasting
- Sales meetings and orientations
- National accounts
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multi-task management
- Account management
- Sales analysis
- Sales expertise
- Internet savvy
- Team Training
- Data analytics
- Customer service
- Management collaboration
- Sales reporting
- Sales solutions
Timeline
Account Manager
Capax Infiniti LLC
01.2008 - 12.2024
Store Manager
Barnes & Noble Inc.
03.2004 - 12.2007
Internet Manager
Linens N‘Things
07.2002 - 03.2004
Store Manager
Linens N‘Things
09.1997 - 07.2002
Actor/Comedian
12.1995 - 09.1997
Field Marketing Manager/Operations and Marketing
Sam‘s Club Home Office
01.1993 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arkansas
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