Iveta Stefanova

Background

About Iveta Stefanova

I am an accomplished and driven professional with 20 years of retail experience and a proven track record of driving sales growth, managing store operations, and developing diverse teams across departments. My career journey has taken me across several large retail chains and I believe the skills I have developed over the years make me a strong candidate for the position. Currently, I am a stole lead in a store with $95 million sales volume and am responsible for leading a team of over 350 staff and ensuring the financial performance of the store. I have consistently increased sales by utilizing trends analysis, effective merchandising techniques, and implementing specific, relevant goals. I believe that a critical part of the success of any business is having the right team that can thrive despite the volatility of retail. Through insightful leadership, I identify development opportunities and mentor associates and management staff to expand their knowledge and foster career growth. In my previous roles at JoAnn’s Fabrics, I was involved with the opening of a new store location including construction, hiring and training the new store staff, selecting management staff, inventory ordering and receiving, and merchandising. As a store manager I was able to optimize operations, increase productivity and maximize on available inventory. This role also allowed me to master my customer service skills and provided the opportunity to effectively coach my team to ensure customer needs are met and expectations exceeded.