Robert Gonzales

District Manager | Multi-Unit Retail Leader | $25M+ Volume | Comp Growth • Shrink Reduction • Talent Development | Former Sephora & Cotton On

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Retail professional with over a year of experience as a Store Manager at SEPHORA, overseeing a high-profile $11M location and leading a team of 36 employees. Skilled in leadership development, operational excellence, and aligning team execution with corporate strategies to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated expertise in reducing inventory shrinkage through operational discipline and promoting leadership growth through structured coaching. Passionate about driving team success and enhancing client experiences while contributing to organizational goals and strategies.

Experience

  • General Manager at Ulta Beauty
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Store Manager at SEPHORA
    Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Led an $11M high-profile location supporting corporate strategy with a team of 36, including exempt and hourly leaders • Delivered $500K YoY revenue growth by aligning team execution with business strategy and elevating client experience • Reduced shrink from 3.8% to 2.3% across four inventory cycles through operational discipline and leadership accountability • Promoted 4 leaders into advanced roles through structured coaching and development planning • Influenced business strategy through partnership with senior leadership

  • District Sales Manager at Cotton On Group
    Jun 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Directed 18 stores across 3 states, generating $25M+ in annual revenue • Turned around district performance from -30% to +15% comp growth through focused coaching and accountability • Managed payroll and labor strategy across the district to align with financial targets • Reduced shrink from 4.3% to 2.1% through implementation of district-wide loss prevention initiatives • Served as acting District Visual Manager, driving brand consistency across all locations • Built and developed a strong Store Manager bench through ongoing leadership development

  • Multi Unit General Manager at Marshall Retail Group/InMotion
    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Target (Richmond, California, United States)
    • Executive Team Lead General Merchandise and Food
      Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 · 6 mos

    • Executive Team Lead Specialty Sales
      Apr 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos