Vice President / District Manager / Buyer
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Progressed through a variety of roles with the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. Led businesses representing nearly $1B in revenues while serving as relationship manager for iconic brands such as: Ralph Lauren, PVH, VF, Under Armour, and Peter Millar. Oversaw operations for nine stores with full P&L accountability as District Manager, ~450 associates and $90M in sales.VICE PRESIDENT, MERCHANDISE MANAGER TJ Maxx & Marshalls⇨ Led Men’s Best Brands to $50M+ comparable store increase by revitalizing open-to-buy strategy, diversifying categories assortments, and opening new vendors. ⇨ Championed new department concept, Men’s Premium Designer, gained market share and positioned TJX as vendor of choice in premium market. ⇨ Revitalized the underperforming Men’s Activewear, key company growth area. DISTRICT MANAGER, TJ MaxxLed district in achieving double-digit comparable store sales increase, outperforming TJX. Drove profitable sales through improved merchandise assortment and presentation, enhancing customer experience, and improving staff engagement through training. BUYER, TJX CompaniesPromoted to manage the Men’s Best Brands and Premium Designer Department with some of the company’s highest-value accounts. Expanded existing key accounts and opened new vendors and categories, achieving growth in sales and margins. ► Retail Operations ► Partner Development ► Relationship Management ► Turnaround Leadership ► Business Development ► Strategy Innovation ► Merchandising ► Off-Price ► Omni-Channel Supply Chain