Rob Hubbard
Georgetown
Summary
Dynamic retail leader with a proven track record at Best Buy, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Skilled in visual merchandising and data analysis, I drive sales growth and enhance customer engagement. Passionate about creating exceptional shopping experiences while fostering a motivated team culture. Results-driven Digital Sales Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include strategic sales planning, digital marketing proficiency, and CRM software expertise. Excel in negotiation, communication, and leadership to drive sales growth and team success. Innovative Digital Sales Lead with relevant experience in driving digital sales, developing strategic online marketing campaigns, and managing e-commerce platforms. Strong competencies include analytical skills, team leadership, and proficiency in digital marketing tools. Demonstrated ability to impact business growth through creative strategies and effective client relationship management. Accomplished Digital Sales Manager driving digital sales strategy and efforts to maximize revenue generation. Maintained cordial and effective relationships with clients and vendors to perform complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables. Self-directed with commitment to innovation, efficiency and fiscally responsible activity. Talented professional with many years in industry as Advertising Sales Agent. Motivated with dynamic communication, persuasion and skills. Highly experienced in developing marketing strategies and plans. Driven Advertising Sales Representative with many years of experience. Proven success in building relationships with clients, developing small to large accounts and negotiating sales contracts. Business savvy professional with instinct for new business development. Personable Advertising Sales Representative with many years of experience selling customized solutions and advertising packages to customers across range of industries. Talented at creating robust sales pipelines while inspiring individuals towards sales targets. Proven leader accomplished at developing customer-centric sales teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital sales lead
H-E-B
09.2021 - Current
- Supervising 100+ partners in shopping for customers orders and delivering to customers vehicles.
- Handling any customer issues that may come up throughout the day handling refunds.
Inventory Merchandising Supervisor
Best Buy
Austin
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised merchandising team to ensure product displays met company standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Developed training materials for new staff to enhance product knowledge.
- Conducted regular audits of product placement for compliance with visual guidelines.
- Collaborated with vendors to select merchandise aligning with customer preferences.
- Analyzed sales data to inform product assortment and promotional strategies.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates and drive engagement among staff.
- Implemented merchandising best practices to improve store layout and customer experience.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Researched competitor activities and adjusted merchandising plans accordingly.
- Worked closely with designers and production teams during product launches.
- Maintained detailed records of daily transactions, such as sales figures and discounts offered.
- Coached, directed and counseled merchandisers on overall performance, clearly defined expectations, monitored progress and tracked volume for incentives and productivity.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to determine the best placement of products in stores.
- Supervised a team of five merchandisers, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through the efficient use of resources.
- Performed price comparison analysis across different retailers to optimize pricing strategies.
- Created promotional campaigns that drove customer interest in specific products or lines.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise and supplies.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure adherence to merchandising standards.
- Organized special events within stores to promote particular items or collections.
- Scrutinized and compared product sales data with competition and implemented or recommended changes to increase sales such as adjusting pricing or discontinuing products.
- Reviewed product performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock was available at all times.
- Provided reports on monthly sales results to senior management team members.
- Developed and drove product merchandising plans, analyzed region, and store-specific data and recommended actions that boosted business profitability.
- Inspected outlets for adherence to merchandising standards, transported, replaced and maintained point-of-sale advertising and restocked displays for optimum sales impact.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling advertising materials.
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures related to merchandise management.
- Drafted budgets based on projected sales volumes for upcoming seasons.
- Conducted account execution and market surveys and delivered business data to merchandisers to drive strategy changes, higher sales levels and increased team engagement.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, buyers, and store managers.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
Project Team Supervisor
Best Buy
Austin
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Implementation and Functionality of Low Voltage portions of Deployment projects (Transformations, Remodels, and New Store Openings).
- Installation of new interactive displays and IT network cabling devices.
- Merchandising projects during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
- Install and maintain new and current IS and Audio/Video signal distribution in Best Buy stores and related company initiatives.
- Complete merchandising tasks, which include planogram assignments, clean and bright, implementing fixtures, signage and making changes as necessary.
- Basic Training of new displays and their functions to store employees.
- Training of new Project Team members on Basic Troubleshooting for electronic displays.
- Communication with Store leadership on work completed in store.
- Training of 3rd party and store employees during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
Deployment Functionality Tech
Best Buy
Austin
02.2008 - 11.2014
- Installation of new interactive displays and IT network cabling devices.
- Merchandising projects during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
- Complete merchandising tasks, which include planogram assignments, clean and bright, implementing fixtures, signage and making changes as necessary.
- Basic Training of new displays and their functions to store employees.
- Training of new Project Team members on Basic Troubleshooting for electronic displays.
- Communication with Store leadership on work completed in store.
- Training of 3rd party and store employees during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
Project Functionality Technician
Best Buy
Mesa
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Installation of new interactive displays and IT network cabling devices.
- Merchandising projects during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
- Complete merchandising tasks, which include planogram assignments, clean and bright, implementing fixtures, signage and making changes as necessary.
- Basic Training of new displays and their functions to store employees.
- Training of new Project Team members on Basic Troubleshooting for electronic displays.
- Communication with Store leadership on work completed in store.
- Training of 3rd party and store employees during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
Project Team Specialist
Best Buy
Mesa
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Installation of new interactive displays and IT network cabling devices.
- Merchandising projects during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
- Complete merchandising tasks, which include planogram assignments, clean and bright, implementing fixtures, signage and making changes as necessary.
- Basic Training of new displays and their functions to store employees.
- Training of new Project Team members on Basic Troubleshooting for electronic displays.
- Communication with Store leadership on work completed in store.
- Training of 3rd party and store employees during Transformations, Remodels and New Store Openings.
Home Theater Specialist
Best Buy
Mesa
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Assist all customers with knowledge of all home theater products.
- Merchandise when needed.
- Restock product as needed.
- Assist throughout the store as needed.
Store Manager
Eurway Furniture
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Accountable for the day to day operations of a $36 million retail furniture store.
- Manage Sales Team to obtain maximum store growth thru leadership, motivation and training.
- Created a customer experience resulting in complete customer satisfaction.
- Assure that store achieves key performance goals.
- Create an inspirational, fun & productive culture that results in very low turnover.
Quality Control Manager
Eurway Furniture
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Deliver world class customer service for customers with all complaints and issues.
- Ensure sales employees are motivated and knowledgeable about all aspects of their job.
- Merchandise store as needed.
- Coordinate delivery's for special orders and customer issues.
Warehouse Associate
Eurway Furniture
09.2000 - 09.2003
- Inventory new and existing product to keep track of available on hand.
- Stock incoming product to keep everything running smoothly and allowing customers to be able to receive desired product.
- Organize and maintain warehouse.
- Assemble new floor product and customer purchases.
- Assist Customers loading purchased product.
- Train new warehouse employees on tasks and manage them efficiently.
Education
Business Administration and Management - General
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01.1995
Army Basic Non Commisioned Officers Course -
BNOC
Fort Eustis, VA01.1991
Army Platoon Leadership Development Course -
PLDC
Fort Richardson AK01.1990
Army Advanced Individual Training - Observation Helicopter Mechanic
AIT
Fort Rucker AL01.1986
Army Basic Training -
Basic Training
Fort Knox, KY01.1986
Skills
- Retail
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Partner relationship management
- Visual merchandising
- Data analysis
- Sales strategy
- Digital marketing
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Web analytics
- CRM management
- Competitor analysis
- E-commerce strategy
- Online sales
- Ad campaign management
- Brand positioning
- Store Management
- Merchandising
Timeline
Digital sales lead
H-E-B
09.2021 - Current
Inventory Merchandising Supervisor
Best Buy
02.2020 - 01.2021
Project Team Supervisor
Best Buy
11.2014 - 02.2020
Deployment Functionality Tech
Best Buy
02.2008 - 11.2014
Project Functionality Technician
Best Buy
05.2007 - 02.2008
Project Team Specialist
Best Buy
09.2006 - 05.2007
Home Theater Specialist
Best Buy
10.2005 - 08.2006
Store Manager
Eurway Furniture
05.2004 - 12.2004
Quality Control Manager
Eurway Furniture
09.2003 - 06.2004
Warehouse Associate
Eurway Furniture
09.2000 - 09.2003
Business Administration and Management - General
Austin Community College
Army Basic Non Commisioned Officers Course -
BNOC
Army Platoon Leadership Development Course -
PLDC
Army Advanced Individual Training - Observation Helicopter Mechanic
AIT
Army Basic Training -
Basic Training