Retail General Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the retail general manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for retail support for our customers including retail execution training utilizing best practices and providing pro-active "image" compliance and maintenances.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Urban experience preferred
• Adept in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting
• Computer skills that include Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Familiarity with union environments
• Previous oversight of contracted service personnel preferred
• Knowledge and experience in the grand opening process of shopping centers
• Strong knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen Process Improvement methodology
• Previous management experience in retail disciplines including sales management, merchandising, operations, inventory/asset protection and/or customer service

I am excited to be applying for the position of retail general manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for governance of Raymark pricing, acting as coordinator between Retail Ops and Retail IT ensuring pricing is maintained without change to store operations or sell out.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience assessing internal talent and cultivating a strong succession plan
• Experience in onboarding and developing store manager level associates
• Merchandising/Floorset guide experience
• Experience in special event set-up and execution preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft suite programs
• Experience in leading teams, coaching, & associate development
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and an aptitude for detail

I am excited to be applying for the position of retail general manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for in-depth database analysis of Retail Operations logistics data to include Retail Operations Management (ROM) systems (ROM 2 and 3).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous success managing high visibility/Flagship retail locations is strongly preferred
• Previous experience opening flagship retail locations or remodeling flagship locations strongly preferred
• Communicates with senior leadership without undue tension or nervousness
• A positive “Solve for Yes” attitude, and solutions-oriented approach to business
• Excels in judgement for balancing competing priorities and advance the initiatives/projects with the highest impact to the business
• Breaks down projects into appropriate indicatives and actions with relevant milestones and timelines
• Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Highly adept at influencing change without direct management oversight or authority

I would like to submit my application for the retail general manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular input to the VP Retail Operations, Retail Europe SLT, Zone GM and collaborate with different back office functions (Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising & Allocations, Supply Chain, Profit Protection, Business Solutions/IT, Human Resources, Store Development, Retail Facility Management, Sales, Omnichannel, Brand, Finance) to achieve sales, channel & brand ambition.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Lead merchandise sales, print & marketing services and retail operations
• Coach every manager and supervisor to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions
• Overall leadership of running a store, additional responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results
• Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment that provides customers a total solution
• Experience developing a team in operational excellence to drive profitable YOY sales and margins
• Strong experience with retail finance, including P&L management
• Experience managing personnel matters in accordance with company policies and state and/or local laws

In response to your job posting for retail general manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for the retail channel sales perspective to cross functional efforts such as Sales and Operations Planning, Product and Business Teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience in analysing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting and variance analysis
• Develop sales goals including sales volume, cost of sales, net EBITDA contribution
• Bid, recommend and oversee contracted services in order to achieve maximum value
• Control budgeted expenses
• Assist in the development of best in class retail operations and experiences in a highly competitive landscape
• Drive sales results by creating strategic plans and initiating actions that maximize efficiencies and eliminates obstacles
• Demonstrate and maintain the highest levels of customer services