«For the remainder of 2014 we will focus on our multi-layered
growth strategy, which incorporates same -
store sales
growth,
leverage from higher sales, deployment of free cash flow, increasing royalty revenues and new drive - in development to build shareholder value,» Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson said in a statement.
«The transaction is expected to provide significant global
growth opportunities and manufacturing, supply chain and distribution synergies, most notably
leveraging United Pet Group's global infrastructure to expand sales both internationally and domestically through our strong relationships with mass merchandisers and pet
stores,» Lumley said.
Retail Sales Representative (2007 — 2009) • Supervised over $ 2M of product distribution in Wal - Mart channels and $ 220K in Kroger
stores in the S.W. Fort Worth area • Developed and
leveraged key relationships with
store and territory management at Wal - Mart, Kroger, and Albertsons to increase sales opportunities and negotiate for key display locations within retail
stores • Monitor product sales
growth and proper distribution through SKU sales data analyses, applying trends to future placements
Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic
store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all
store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that
leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal
store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue
growth through relationship development and the
leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all
store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations