Matthew Schmitt
About Matthew Schmitt
Matthew Schmitt is a District Manager at Advance Auto Parts, with a background in retail management and community service. He has successfully increased customer loyalty and achieved significant operational savings throughout his career.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Matthew Schmitt has served as District Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations in Eastern Iowa and Wisconsin, focusing on enhancing store performance and customer satisfaction. His leadership has contributed to significant improvements in loyalty membership, which increased from 12% to 38% within a year, and trends indicated surpassing 45% in 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Multi-Store Leader at Advance Auto Parts from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Matthew Schmitt worked at Walmart as a Customer Service Manager from 2013 to 2015 in the Iowa City area. In this role, he managed customer service operations, ensuring a high level of service and support for customers. His experience at Walmart provided him with foundational skills in retail management and customer relations.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Schmitt earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with analytical and strategic thinking skills, which he applies in his management roles. He also serves as an Advisory Board Member at Kirkwood Community College, contributing to discussions on educational initiatives and community engagement.
Achievements in Retail Management
Throughout his career, Matthew Schmitt has achieved notable successes in retail management. He significantly reduced operational shrinkage by saving $90,268 in 2020 through effective asset protection strategies. Additionally, he launched over five projects aimed at improving the customer shopping experience by collaborating with the Real Estate team. His coaching and mentoring efforts have also led to 14 teammates advancing into store management roles during 2019 and 2020.
Community Involvement
Matthew Schmitt is actively involved in community service as a Resource Development Committee Member at United Way of Johnson County, Inc. since 2018. He also served on the Board of Directors for CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank from 2019 to 2020. His commitment to community engagement reflects his dedication to making a positive impact beyond his professional responsibilities.