Kevin Lowe

About Kevin Lowe

I am an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations management, franchise development, and business brokerage.In my role as Regional Director of Operations at Batteries Plus, I oversaw both corporate and franchise store operations, managing a team of 12 Directors responsible for 390 franchise locations. My responsibilities included driving sales growth, optimizing profitability, monitoring expenses, spearheading strategic initiatives, conducting P&L analyses, and assessing key performance indicators. I provided guidance and business coaching to my 12 direct reports who in turn helped improve their franchise operator\'s top line margin by improving sales and nurturing B2B commercial sales growth. My accomplishments include managing $60 million in annual corporate store revenue and achieving EBITDA goals. Furthermore, I was entrusted with leading an \"At Risk\" team dedicated to enhancing the performance of lower quartile stores. My accomplishments garnered recognition, including the Sales Achievement Award Trip for DSO of The Year in 2020 and the Pillar of Excellence Award in 2019, among others.Previously, as Director of Franchise Development at Richard\'s Whole Foods, I played a pivotal role in establishing and overseeing the company\'s expansion into franchising. My mission was to establish and oversee all aspects of the company\'s foray into franchising, which encompassed the development of field operations manuals, talent acquisition, training programs, trade show strategies, and compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. Within six months, I secured commitments from the first three franchise owners and initiated a successful monthly business newsletter to generate franchise leads.As a Business Broker at Preferred Business Brokers, I specialized in business valuation, marketing, and negotiation. I facilitated the purchase and sale of businesses, with a focus on retail and day care sectors. I successfully acquired listings totaling $5.5 million within the first six months.Lastly, I also owned and operated four GNC stores in the Atlanta market. Two of these stores consistently ranked among the highest-grossing in the metro Atlanta market. Upon the conclusion of the franchise agreements, I successfully divested all four stores.In summary, I have consistently delivered results, exhibited unwavering commitment, and fostered growth in diverse professional settings. I am eager to explore new opportunities and collaborations in the corporate world.

Experience

1. Franchise Business Coach

   The Spice & Tea Exchange®

   Mar 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Coach, train and guide our franchise owners to excel in customer service while driving topline sales and maximizing bottom line profitability.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

Skills

• Sales Management
• Account Management
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Crm
• Retail
• Franchising
• Profit
• Team Building
• Customer Satisfaction
• Operations Management
• Business Planning
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Selling
• Marketing
• Sales Operations
• Sales Process