Robert Kirchmeyer
Kingston,GA
Summary
Experienced Merchandising professional skilled in oversight and hands on management of all aspects of product development , assortment planning ,vendor relations and team development . Proactive, results-oriented leader with strong sense of current market conditions and the business skills necessary to succeed in any environment .
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Merchandising
Rooms To Go
Seffner, FL
04.2013 - Current
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members in order to optimize their effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive merchandising strategy to increase sales, profits, and market share.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Created weekly, monthly, and annual reports on merchandise performance metrics.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations related to merchandise sourcing and distribution activities.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to identify new products and secure competitive pricing agreements.
Sr VP. Asia Operations
Emerald Home Furnishings
Tacoma, WA
07.2011 - 03.2013
CEO
Stacks Furniture
Birmingham, AL
05.2010 - 07.2011
Sr VP. Merchandising
Emerald Home Furnishings
Tacoma, WA
05.2007 - 05.2010
President
Canyon Mill Furniture
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2009
VP of Merchandising
Floor & Decor
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2007
VP of Merchandising
Havertys Furniture
Atlanta, GA
12.1983 - 12.2005
Education
Communications
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08-1988
Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- International business
- Organizational Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Decision-Making
- Quality Standards
- Brand Development
Timeline
VP of Merchandising
Rooms To Go
04.2013 - Current
Sr VP. Asia Operations
Emerald Home Furnishings
07.2011 - 03.2013
CEO
Stacks Furniture
05.2010 - 07.2011
Sr VP. Merchandising
Emerald Home Furnishings
05.2007 - 05.2010
President
Canyon Mill Furniture
01.2007 - 01.2009
VP of Merchandising
Floor & Decor
01.2005 - 01.2007
VP of Merchandising
Havertys Furniture
12.1983 - 12.2005
Communications
Appalachian State University
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