Tim Lowe
Lewisville,NC
Summary
Guest-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with over 30 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Self-motivated leader with expertise in working with boards at multiple levels, expanding network connections, implementing merchandising/retail/marketing models and turnaround management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Retail Alex Lee & President
Alex Lee, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2013 - Current
- Lead executive for multiple innovative supermarket banners operating in the Southeastern U.S.-Lowes Foods, KJ's and IGA With over $2 billion in annual sales
- Expanded leadership role with the acquisition of W Lee Flowers supermarkets through ongoing M&A strategy to grow total footprint throughout the Southeast with oversite of 140 locations
- Led acquisition of 21 Bi-Lo stores and integrated into the Alex Lee portfolio
- Implemented expanded growth strategy by creating a unique experience through a diverse portfolio of go to market strategies to include premium shopping experience at Lowes Foods and a rural market strategy through W Lee Flowers and KJ’s markets
- Oversee all aspects of owned retail to include Merchandising, Marketing, Brand, Operations, Host Experience (HR), Finance, Facilities, etc
- Delivered industry leading results by growing market share and doubling the size of the organization in three years
Executive Vice President Merchandising
SuperValu Stores, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Lead merchant for third largest grocery company in the U.S
- Delivering $36 billion in revenue with over 130,000 associates with 10 distinct grocery company brands
Senior Vice President of Merchandising
SuperValu Stores, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Senior merchant delivering $23 billion in revenue across 6 companies with over 60,000 associates
- Implemented companywide ad processes to bring a holistic approach with marketing and merchandising to deliver a customer focused ad that resulted in over $1M in ad sales performance weekly
President, Shoppers Food
SuperValu Stores, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
03.2009 - 04.2011
- SVP of Operations for one year before moving to President of the third largest grocery company in the Baltimore/DC/Northern Virginia market that delivered $2 billion in annual revenue with over 4,500 associates
- Led strategic team to develop comprehensive turn-around strategy to take the company from the projected loss of over $22M to a positive $16M EBIT contribution within the first year
- Launched revamped EDLP pricing strategy reversing sales trends from (12%) to flat within 3 quarters and resulted in a price index against key competitors gain from 100 to 112
- Negotiated with labor unions to reduce expenses and implement a reduction in force delivering over $17M in annual expense savings
- Restructured leases and exited underperforming properties saving over $8M in EBIT
Regional Vice President, Retail Stores
Circuit City Stores
Richmond, VA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Started as District Manager with quick acceleration to Regional Vice-President
District Manager, Retail Stores
Best Buy Co.
Minneapolis, MN
01.2003 - 01.2006
Vice-President, General Merchandise
Meijer Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Various positions of responsibility from Buyer, VP of Hardlines and VP of General Merchandise
District & Regional Manager, Specialty Division
Wal-Mart, Inc.
Bentonville, AR
01.1992 - 01.1998
Education
BS of Pharmacy -
University of Houston
01.1991
Skills
- Business Planning
- Profitability Optimization
- Change Management
- Cost Control
- Revenue Generation
- Brand Management
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Team Building
Industry Leadership
- Board member of the National Grocers Association
- Board member/past president of the Carolina Food Industry Council
- Honorary Chairman of Grocery Impact
References
References are available upon request.
Accomplishments
MeijerSuperValuSuperValuSuperValu
- Fastest advancing company ever measured by Dunnhumby’s CPI (consumer preference index) report
- Top ranking traditional grocer in digital/ecommerce with some stores achieving 20% of total business through our digital channels
- Top 2 in customer service as measured by Newsweek
- Progressive Grocers Retailer of the Year
- Top Leader of Influence, Winston-Salem Business Journal
Timeline
Head of Retail Alex Lee & President
Alex Lee, Inc.
06.2013 - Current
Executive Vice President Merchandising
SuperValu Stores, Inc
11.2011 - 05.2013
Senior Vice President of Merchandising
SuperValu Stores, Inc
04.2011 - 11.2011
President, Shoppers Food
SuperValu Stores, Inc
03.2009 - 04.2011
Regional Vice President, Retail Stores
Circuit City Stores
01.2006 - 01.2009
District Manager, Retail Stores
Best Buy Co.
01.2003 - 01.2006
Vice-President, General Merchandise
Meijer Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2003
District & Regional Manager, Specialty Division
Wal-Mart, Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1998
BS of Pharmacy -
University of Houston
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