Vince Kline
BRAINERD,MN
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
President/ Owner
Bob and Fran’s Factory Direct
Brainerd, MN
10.1987 - 01.2025
- Led factory-direct sales strategy for Bob and Fran's Factory Direct operations.
- Directed daily business decisions across showroom, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
- Led executive planning for showroom, warehouse, and customer service functions
- Negotiated supplier terms for factory-direct merchandise purchasing
- Cultivated supplier relationships to enhance product flow and meet inventory demands.
- Analyzed financial reports to assess performance and trends. to guide planning and business priorities.
- Set company policies for staff, service, and operational consistency.
- Facilitated leadership meetings to synchronize sales, operations, and growth objectives.
- Represented Bob and Fran's Factory Direct with partners and business contacts.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Brainerd Community College
Brainerd , MNSkills
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor management
- Inventory management
- Financial reporting
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Business planning
- Retail operations
- Decision making
- Customer service
Timeline
President/ Owner
Bob and Fran’s Factory Direct
10.1987 - 01.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Brainerd Community College