Christopher Schonfield

About Christopher Schonfield

I am a people-centric and results-driven General Manager with over 14 years of experience overseeing large teams (50+) and driving revenue growth in a retail leadership role. I have a proven track record of fostering collaboration, motivation, and effective communication to achieve exceptional results. I am skilled in leadership training and development, consistently elevating team performance to meet and exceed high standards. Below is a snapshot of my leadership abilities as a General Manager:Personal & Leadership Development: As a leader, it starts with me. I hold myself to the highest standard with great intensity of purpose. I seek opportunities for personal development with examples of completing 8 step problem solving, filling in for regionals when out of office, or participating in workshops that challenge current standards for continuous improvement. My biggest fulfillment is focusing on leadership development with my direct reports. By prioritizing team members\' well-being, in addition to growth and development plans, I am able to build long-lasting strong relationships, trust, and loyalty within my team. This in turn creates a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.Effective Communicator & Motivator: I listen actively to understand different perspectives and/or concerns of my team. By fostering open and transparent communication, l build trust, collaboration, and alignment within the team, leading to improved performance and productivity. By going to the gemba with a seek-to-understand approach, I foster an environment where problems are encouraged, mistakes are growth opportunities, and ideas can flourish to become better as a unit. With daily stand-ups, one on one recognition, and real time coaching, I connect with purpose partners to stay engaged, productive, & committed to achieving shared goals, leading to higher performance and overall success for the organization. Results Focused: In order to achieve our key performance indicators, I set clear and measurable goals to my team, track progress for these goals, and take proactive steps to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, being process-focused in understanding and optimizing workflows, systems, and procedures I am able to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and quality in operations. With a focus on KPIs, I have the ability to identify areas for improvement, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous growth and success within the organization.Inviting you to connect.

Experience

1. Assistant Store Manager

   Rooms To Go

   Feb 2026 — Present · Concord, NC, US

Education

• Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Bachelors of Science, Marketing, Management

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Merchandising
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Selling
• Advertising
• Retail
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Crm
• Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Inventory Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Leadership