James Root

Store Manager at The Home Depot

Everett, Washington, United States

About

A professional who passionately drives for results. Proven abilities in communicating and collaborating to align team and group to achieve company goals and objectives. Expert in financial controls, including payroll, non-payroll expense and P&L management. Demonstrated ability to build strong and successful teams by effectively on-boarding and developing talent at all levels. Specialties: Leadership - Talent Management - Merchandising - Employee Skill Development

Experience

  • The Home Depot (12 yrs 5 mos)
    • Store Manager
      Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Store Manager
      Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Assistant Store Manager
      Feb 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

  • District Manager at Bevmo!
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    * Built the first district in Washington with 10 stores. * Developed an engaged team of 10 Store Managers with over 140 direct reports. * Managed vendor relationships and developed strategic partnerships. * Achieved #1 customer service results in the company. * Produced company leading comp sales and margin growth

  • General Manager at Best Buy
    Aug 2010 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

    * Directly responsible for $55 million in annual revenue. * 140-170 direct reports including 5 Assistant Managers, 7 Supervisors. * P&L management including achieving margin, SG&A and NOP targets. * Responsible for Inventory control, merchandising and store atmosphere. * Accountable for all aspects of the customer and employee experience. * Execution of company strategic initiatives & partnership development

  • Best Buy (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • Territory Services Director
      Jun 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

      * Implementation of services strategies at the district and territory level. * Drive service results within the framework of a holistic business strategy. *Supervision and development of 4 direct reports in the Field Services Market Managers

    • District Operations/Services Manager
      Mar 2001 - Jun 2008 · 7 yrs 4 mos

      * Implementation of services strategy in Geek Squad. * Superior NOP through revenue growth and expense control * Accountable for profit levers, expense control and services for 12 stores

  • District Manager at Payless ShoeSource
    Jun 1999 - Mar 2001 · 1 yr 10 mos

    * Responsible for driving operational effeciency, revenue growth and profitability for 24 stores located through out Western and Eastern Washington.