Jim Aaron Email & Phone Number

Dalton, Ga, Us

I develop and deploy the core business plan, processes, procedures, and systems while steering operations as the foundation’s first Executive Director. I build and maintain collaborative relationships with the industry’s leading training organizations to advance the field through training and development provided through technical and community colleges across the U.S. I report directly to FCEF’s Board of Directors. ▪️ Built the “foundation of a foundation“ — advancing the mission and setting the stage for long-term operations for this newly formed foundation. ▪️ Secured supply, material, and financial commitments from 30+ manufacturers and suppliers to support programming.▪️ Grew from 4 to 12 strategic partners and 100+ individuals.▪️ Forged partnerships with workforce development and state organizations. ▪️ Directed initiative to land 3-year, 6-figure grant from the Federal Department of Labor, a historical first for the flooring industry.

Manchester, Nh, Us

Here, I oversaw product merchandising and placement for 871 national locations with $600M purchasing spend and $8M P&L. I was entrusted with leading critical initiatives in addition to strategic planning and leadership for merchandising and marketing, forecasting, budgeting, vendor management, sales, and conventions. I reported to the President of Carpet One Floor & Home. ▪️ Drove 6-figure corporate profit growth per year leveraging consumer insights for product positioning.▪️ Boosted profit margin year after year, 6 years running, via merchandising strategy and standout product programs, some of the most effective in the group’s 35-yr history.▪️ Evolved marketing strategies in partnership with Divisional President and CEO. ▪️ Collaborated to develop targeted promotions for 22K+ SKUs.▪️ Honed effectiveness and impact by evaluating analytics of products and programs.

Manchester, Nh, Us

In this high-impact role, I improved performance capabilities and sales through training programs. I developed engaging sessions and resources sharing product insights, customer-focused sales training, and leadership effectiveness training. ▪️ Earned record-breaking satisfaction and effectiveness ratings. ▪️ Cultivated a powerhouse network of store managers across thousands of locations. Introduced DiSC personality profiles, sales adaptation, and advanced strategies. ▪️ Created and facilitated 500+ days of training for 6K+ employees and leaders across the U.S.