Randal Pinto
Senior Retail Operations Leader
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About
Accomplished retail operations leader with more than 25 years of experience leading high-volume retail environments across Canada's largest retailers. Proven success managing operations exceeding $100M in annual sales, leading teams of 300+ associates, improving profitability, reducing operational costs, and consistently exceeding sales and customer experience goals. Recognized for developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, executing large-scale merchandising initiatives, and building strong cultures focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Following a planned career break to serve as a full-time parent, energized and ready to return to retail leadership with a long-term commitment to helping organizations grow their people, performance, and profitability.
Experience
Full-Time Parent (Career Break) at Family (2024-01 – Present)
Took a planned career break to serve as the primary caregiver for my family.
Co-Manager at Walmart Canada (2016-01 – 2024-01)
- Led several of Walmart Canada's highest-volume stores generating more than $100 million annually
- Managed over 300 associates and multiple salaried leaders
- Delivered six consecutive years of sales growth
- Oversaw merchandising, staffing, payroll, inventory, customer service and operational performance
- Recruited, coached and developed future leaders
- Improved inventory accuracy and operational execution
- Partnered with senior leadership to improve profitability
Assistant Manager at Walmart Canada (2012-01 – 2015-01)
Managed merchandising, staffing, inventory control, customer service and daily store operations while coaching department managers.
Retail Sales Manager at RONA (2010-01 – 2012-01)
Managed daily store operations, merchandising, staffing and customer service while driving sales performance.
Operations Manager at Best Buy Canada (2008-01 – 2010-01)
Oversaw inventory control, merchandising execution and operational efficiency.
