Samantha Irwin

About Samantha Irwin

My utmost top priority in business is people. I have been in retail management for over 10 years with strengths in team development, building personal clientele, and teaching the fundamentals of leadership. I have grown into my position through proven skills in building relationships with consumers and always looking to add new, talented individuals to our team that are looking for growth opportunities in a profitable company. I have assisted with multiple new store openings, traveled as a partner on visual teams, lead multiple stores management teams, and grown multiple departments within my previous and current company. As an effective communicator with my District/Regional, I ambitiously grow my personal business with seeking out new information and staying connected to my surrounding competitors. I continuously search to learn and grow in my field by networking with other business-minded individuals, problem solvers, and leaders in communication fields. Accomplishments include:•Overseeing multiple store openings•training and developing highly effective sales teams•business data analyzer to assure profitability •10+ years sales experience•9 years experience as Department Manager •communication skills•scheduling/effective payroll skills•active recruiter•certifications in loss prevention with awards in asset protection and low shrinkage

Experience

1. General Manager

   CarMax

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Mass communications

Skills

• Training & Development
• New Store Development
• Merchandising
• Hiring
• Retail Sales
• Retail
• Visual Merchandising
• Sales
• Store Management
• Customer Service
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Store Openings
• Styling
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Profitability
• Team Leadership
• Recruiting
• Inventory Management
• Shrink Management
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention