Rick Christensen

Multidimensional, dynamic management expert with the proven ability to oversee key
accounts and business developments to increase sales, lead by example and with
intention, and make a positive impact on teams, culture, and morale through a people first
leadership style. Demonstrated success in supporting, retaining, developing, and
coaching staff and personnel to attain company and individual goals and uphold client
standards while achieving incremental growth. Roll-up-your-sleeves approach to
challenges and ideation, not limited to conventional norms.

Advantage Solutions, 2018 - present, Customer Development Manager. Market leader in sales, incremental space improvement for client, team mentor, driver of culture and performance. 

Advance Auto Parts, 2015-2018 General Manager. Full P and L responsibility, sales, staffing, manage outside sales territory, LP, HR functions, training

Auto Zone 2011-2015 General Manager, winner of many sales and kpi contests, train and develop new managers, run flagship store, manage training center in store. 

O'reilly Auto Parts 2007-2011 General Manager, district trainer. Field trainer. 

Two year degree in food marketing/grocery management 

Dakota County Tchnical College, Rosemount, MN