Mike Jaggers
Sidney,NE
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at large multi-channel retailers, successfully managing over $600 million in revenue and over $200 million in inventory. Specializing in inventory/category management and strategic financial planning, consistently delivering exceptional results. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Adept at team building and process improvement, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and fostering employee development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Category Manager-Merchandising/Strategic Projects
Cabela's
Senior Manager-Visual Merchandising
Cabela's
Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela's
Merchandise Manager
Cabela's
Director of Merchandising and Inventory
Camping World
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw the daily business functions and team of Camping World's Merchandising and Inventory Departments for the Retail Division which consisted of over 20 Departments and up to $600 Million in Gross Revenue and up to $200 Million in domestic and import inventory.
Merchandise Financial Planner
Camping World
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the development, implementation and support of the merchandise financial plan for Camping World's Retail division which consisted of over 20 Departments and up to $700 Million in Gross Revenue.
Field Agent-FIC
Knights of Columbus Insurance
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Served over 850 clients in the Nebraska Panhandle and Valentine area specializing in Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Disability Income, and Retirement Annuity Products
- Also responsible for recruiting new prospects and educating current members on the history and fraternal benefits of the Knights Of Columbus and their vast charitable contributions and support at the national, state and local levels.
Senior Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela's
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for leading a team to develop the entire merchandise financial planning of Outdoor/Home Cooking for over 80 retail stores and the entire Direct business, which consisted of over 40 individual catalogs, and a very significant online/web presence.
Education
Business Administration/Marketing -
University of NE-Kearney
05.1994
Business Administration/Marketing -
Chadron State College
01.1992
Skills
- Extensive Leadership Training
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and Power Point
- Comprehensive use of Financial Planning programs and a very strong business acumen
- Very Experienced in Employee Training, Coaching, Development, Team Building, and Appraisals
- Business Operations
- Inventory Management and Replenishment-Foreign and Domestic
- Category Management and Purchasing-Foreign and Domestic
- Relationship Building
- Process Improvement
- Omnichannel Retailing
Certification
- Leaders Developing Leaders II-Executive Presence and Influence
- Leaders Developing Leaders-Conflict Management/Leading Change
- Leaders Developing Leaders-Leading With Grit
- Nebraska Certified Producer-Life and Annuities/Accident/Health and Sickness
- Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent of the Month-Swanson Agency (Mar 2018, Dec 2018, Nov 2019)
- Cabela's Leadership Torch Award 2013
Timeline
Director of Merchandising and Inventory
Camping World
02.2022 - 08.2024
Merchandise Financial Planner
Camping World
12.2021 - 02.2022
Field Agent-FIC
Knights of Columbus Insurance
01.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela's
03.2017 - 01.2018
Category Manager-Merchandising/Strategic Projects
Cabela's
Senior Manager-Visual Merchandising
Cabela's
Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela's
Merchandise Manager
Cabela's
Business Administration/Marketing -
University of NE-Kearney
Business Administration/Marketing -
Chadron State College