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Comprehensive and diverse experience in sales and marketing with a 25 year background as the owner and manager of bicycle shops.

Strong business acumen with a sound understanding of retail business concepts, marketing, purchasing, personnel administration, inventory control.

Proficient in establishing and developing positive customer relations, resulting in strong customer loyalty, repeat business and referrals in a competitive market.

Thorough understanding of established sales and marketing techniques, together with an astute ability to achieve sales closures.

Solid record of building sales, market share, people and profit, as well as adding significant value to operations and financial outlook.

Control and management of purchasing in the cycling department.
Ordering product and coordinate inventory to achieve acceptable turns.
Oversee administrative functions in the bookkeeping and purchasing departments. Develop, maintain and execute the annual budget in the purchasing department to turn a profit.
Oversee staffing of 30, including employee scheduling and training.
Created and managed social accounts and e mail marketing.
Proficient in Ascend and Lightspeed POS systems.
Multi-year sales leader.

General Manager/Buyer

Managed and directed the daily operations of this retail bicycle shop.
Oversaw all administrative functions, including payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, and purchasing.
In charge of personnel issues, including hiring, firing, training, orienting, and supervising.
Developed and implemented successful promotional, advertising and marketing campaigns, and maintained a pulse on the industry.
Ordered product and coordinated inventory, defining excess or obsolete stock. Handled repair work and servicing, including parts and accessories.
Extensive customer service and public relations.

Owner

Directly responsible for assisting customers with their selection of bicycles and related products.
Performed repairs and service work.

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David Miller is a General Manager/Buyer at Action Sports in Bakersfield, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional…

David Miller — General Manager/Buyer at Action Sports

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Sonoma State University