Geis
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 (317) 370-4095 timgeis14@aol.com
Versatile and imaginative Retail Management Professional offering distinguished career in planning and leading product placement and brand management strategies that drive sales within highly competitive marketplaces. Demonstrated abilities in analyzing sales, margins, and turn results to develop tactical plans and inventive merchandising and buying programs that achieve defined goals. Strategic, conceptual decision-maker known for exceeding expectations, welcoming change, and being first to explore and apply innovations to product development and brand management. Strong presentation, communication, and planning talents complimented by ability to forge collaborative relationships across entire organization.
Held full accountability for driving over $700M in annual nationwide footwear sales through development and implementation buying plans, merchandising budgets, and sales goals. Recruited, trained, developed, and evaluated team of up to 7 buyers responsible for execution of initiatives nationwide. Prepared and presented periodic footwear sales and merchandising plans to executive management team. Collaborated with marketing counterparts on presenting clear picture of organizations vision to all store locations. Participated in semi-annual investors and trade shows. Selected Achievements: Successfully grew sales from $530M to over $765M during 3-year tenure by creating more market-driven buying plans and forging trusted relationships with key vendors and partners. Clearly communicated future merchandise direction and buying strategies through engaging presentations at Annual Managers Meetings. Improved accuracy and efficiency of distribution services through working with Nike on implementation of ordering system that case packed size run of shoes.
Divisional Merchandise Manager - Footwear (1996 to 2001) Promoted into leadership to realign footwear buying department with corporations new strategic thinking and vision. Led merchandising team in transitioning from traditional performance footwear approach to more fashion-forward buying / selling approach. Selected Achievements: Honored with winning of 1997 and 1998 Peoples Choice Award for service and initiatives above the call of normal duties. Footwear Buyer (1995 to 1996) Performed in-depth market trend analysis to develop and execute strategies for maximizing sales and profitability for cross-training, tennis, casual, cleated and sandal athletic footwear. Drove in annual sales by creatively managing products and vendor structure. Additional retail experience included tenures as Footwear Buyer with Champs Sports and The Athletes Foot
Educational Background
General Coursework Miami dade Community College, Miami, FL HR Dimensions Leadership Seminar Business Negotiation Seminar Mohr Leadership Group Executive Level Responsibilities within United States Soccer Federation