Bob Horwitz Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I am focused on positively impacting the sales process through impactful customer engagement and excitement. Targeting people looking for a vehicle that is more than just simple transportation. I look at automobiles as my oasis to escape to daily, whether it's gearing up for the day or winding down after work. As a sales executive at Lexus of Wayzata, I enjoy daily interaction with customers, guests and future potential customers. My clients appreciate the sales process and see it as honest and sincere.Lexus of Wayzata is relaxing and elegantly appointed environment reminiscent of entering a country club or grand ballroom.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Brand Development and Merchandising Expert with multi-channel experience in retail, wholesale and the corporate incentive channels. I lead growth and engagement in the consumer brand experience for retailers and brands in Omnichannels. Visionary and collaborative leader with deep expertise growing brands, developing products and inspiring people. Experienced senior level executive growing businesses and management teams working with national retailers and globally recognized retail brands. Industry reputation for identifying emerging trends and maximizing business opportunities in; apparel, active inspired sportswear, accessories, and outdoor lifestyle products. GENERATING PROFITABLE and SUSTAINABLE REVENUE GROWTH for retailers and suppliers through: - Creating and delivering engaging and consistent OMNICHANNEL consumer experiences- Creative Brand and Product strategies for product and channel extensions- Building effective channel partner relationships to drive customer successDRIVING CUSTOMER SUCCESS and PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE for retailers, brands, and suppliers through: - Merchandise alignment and integration of products and marketing- online and in-store- Consistent easy-to-navigate consumer touch points online, in-store, mail, electronic- Leadership training for exceptional consumer experiences via online/digital and in-store- Creating high-impact brand building, dealer and franchise engagement, cross-functional team training, and compelling consumer and dealer/distributor incentive programsWHO I HELP• Makers and distributors of Consumer Brands and Private Label products looking to grow• Retailers looking to expand business through Omnichannel business development and distribution• Marketing Companies looking to offer full service solutions in strategy and implementation• Capital Investment Firms seeking experienced leadership for interim or full-time positions

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Founded and lead promotional marketing company for business-to-business (B2B) applications for 20 years.- Identified void in corporate channel for branded products and was first to introduce retail branded apparel and capitalize on $4.8B apparel business in channel. Negotiated exclusive multi-year contracts with globally recognized retail brands.- Launched and managed major retail brands in the channel. Established national distribution, maximized sales, tracked key metrics, and protected brand integrity for:o Bill Blass ○ Lacosteo Tommy Bahama ○ Tommy Hilfigero Nike Activewear ○ Columbia Sportswearo Brooks Brothers - Generated over $70M in annual sales for the above seven brands in the channel.- Providing marketing, distributor engagement and sales training, customer service and product knowledge on all products to distributors and customers. - Continually generating annual net revenue $2 to $3 Million with profitable results. Creating annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts and expenses, with full P&L accountability.Matt Powell, Senior Industry Advisor said…” I've known Bob for nearly four decades. Throughout his storied career, Bob has had a track record of accomplishment, leadership and forward thinking.I consider Bob one of the best merchants I've ever known.”

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As EVP of Merchandising, managed cross-functional team of 40 executives in design, sourcing, sales, and marketing building seasonal product assortments that would garner additional floor space and retail OTB from our key department store retailers. We capitalized on the growing golf sportswear trend and launched a branded fall/winter sportswear collection. Worked with domestic and overseas factories, and increased licensing partners to build branded business in corporate channel.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recruited to position and build a comprehensive private label denim business to complement a large branded denim business for 300 store young men's and juniors specialty chain. Grew private label denim business from $18 million to $70 million dollars.