Ronald Jenkins

About Ronald Jenkins

Seasoned Retail Executive with over 25 years of experience leading multi-unit operations and driving profitability across diverse markets. Proven track record in team development, strategic planning, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations and boost sales. Passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a culture of excellence.Specialties: Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Merchandise presentation, Total Quality Management, Cause-Effect Problem Solving, Production Control, Manager/Motivator, Provided leadership, Store teams, Store associates, Startup Organizations, Organizational Development, Quality Assurance, Finding quality store personnel, New store openings, Expense control, Expense management, Retail operations, Multi-unit, shrink reduction and shrink control, quality store visits, Operations Management and World Class Development of Duplicable Processes driving comp sales to increase the annual sales volume.

Experience

1. Grocery Store Manager

   Stop & Shop

   Feb 2022 — Present · MA, US

   Store Manager | Operational Leadership | Customer & Team Excellence As Store Manager at Stop & Shop, I lead all aspects of daily store operations, ensuring our location delivers on company standards, financial goals, and a consistently exceptional customer experience. I oversee a diverse team across multiple departments, driving performance, safety, and service excellence in a high-volume, fast-paced grocery environment.Key Responsibilities: • Manage store-wide operations, including fresh/perishables, grocery, front-end, and service departments, with full accountability for sales, labor, shrink, and profitability. • Lead all people management functions, including hiring, training, coaching, and developing department managers and team members to promote a high-performance culture. • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, regulatory standards, and internal policies, maintaining a safe and clean environment for customers and associates. • Monitor and optimize key financials including P&L performance, budgeting, labor scheduling, and expense control to meet and exceed company goals. • Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement, with a focus on both employee engagement and customer satisfaction.Ongoing Achievements: • Leading efforts to improve customer service scores, operational efficiency, and shrink reduction through clear communication and strong execution. • Supporting talent development by identifying and mentoring future leaders within the store team. • Driving sales growth by aligning store execution with corporate merchandising and promotional strategies. • Maintaining operational excellence through hands-on leadership, team empowerment, and proactive problem-solving.I take pride in cultivating a store environment where both customers and team members feel valued, respected, and engaged.#StoreLeadership #GroceryOperations #CustomerExperience #TeamDevelopment #StopAndShop #ShrinkReduction #FoodSafety

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's degree of Science in Business, Operations Management and Supervision

  2019 — 2027

• Mount Carmel College, Ohio

  license, Paramedic

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• P&L
• Shrink Reduction
• Loss Prevention
• Multi-Unit
• Expense Control
• District Management
• Profitability Improvement
• Recruiting
• Store Management
• Market Planning
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Sales
• Pos
• Driving Results
• Income Statement
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Associate Development
• Interviews
• New Store Development
• Planograms
• Operations Management
• Merchandising
• Talent Management
• Shrinkage
• Multi-Unit Management
• Talent Development
• Cpfr
• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Retail Industry
• Expense Management
• Hiring
• Strategic Sourcing