Eric Sandler Email & Phone Number

Sumter, Sc, Us

Representing LJS Solutions -Your one stop shop for Custom Retail Displays, Warehouse Racking and Storage Shelving Solutions, Material Handling Solutions and Installation Services.

* Representing Displaycraft, Inc., a premier custom fixture and display manufacturer since 1984 specializing in design, production, and project management of "best in class" fixtures, displays and signage programs.

* Represent E B Display Company, a premier custom fixture and display manufacturer since 1952 specializing in design, production, and project management of fixtures, displays and signage programs.* Partner with retailers, design agencies, vendors, and consultants to develop and manage fixture and display programs that drive sales and enhance the consumer shopping experience.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Provide fixture design support to the Home Depot and non-prototypical stores through the direction and management of internal engineering team, multiple external design agencies and manufacturers.o Partner with representatives from multiple departments including: Store Planning, Operations, Information Technology, Procurement, Safety, Construction, and Installation to formalize a roll-out strategy.• Manage the fixture review process for all new Home Depot funded and vendor supplied fixtures to ensure that they adhere to internal guidelines and standards.• Position reports to the Director of Store Design

• Oversee and coordinate all stages of temporary to permanent Point-of-Purchase display design from conceptual to production through the management of five individuals specializing in: design, engineering, print production, and multi-mediao Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client presentations ranging from graphic renderings to full scale working prototypes.o Position reports to General Manger.• Responsible for the overall coordination and communication of the Design Department with Sales, Finance, and Operations Departments as one of the four Senior Level Managers at Drive Design.o Meet with Clients on a regular basis to discuss new design initiatives and marketing strategies.o Actively involved in sourcing and managing outside suppliers on a project by project basis, domestically and internationallyo Responsible for maintaining departmental budget including: salaries, capitol expenditures, and general expenses.o Provide support to the Finance and Operations Departments by way of providing inventory substitutions, Database maintenance, attaining production and prototype quotations, providing purchase requisitions, and answering billing inquires.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Lead Production Manager / Buyer, Circuit City account, focusing on production of gondola fixtures, interior signage, and point-of-purchase displays for grand openings and remodel stores. Position included transition of all vendor related, store development activity from Circuit City’s internal operations to Miller Zell while managing and maintaining roll-out schedules.• Solely responsible for the production, purchasing, inventory management, and product coordination of every new and renovated Exxon / Mobil “On the Run,” convenience store, domestically and internationally. Every convenience store required a variety of commodity items as well as custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops, gondola shelving, and custom signage.• Responsible for purchasing, value engineering, and monitoring six million dollars worth of inventory of hardware systems and store décor for over 3,800 Rite Aid drugstores nationwide. Other key accounts during this position included: Tops supermarket, division of Ahold Inc. and American Greetings Inc.

Carthage, Missouri, Us

• Responsible for design and project management of temporary to permanent point-of-purchase displays for the soft drink and beverage industry. Fixtures were manufactured internally and externally for Coca-Cola, Pepsi- Cola, and Perrier, and Cadbury Schweppes among other international beverage companies.o Several designs became patented and were sold to grocery chains, convenience stores, and mass merchants among other channels throughout the United States and Mexico.• Responsible for the training of installation crews and managing initial roll-out of new product.• Responsible for providing technical support to the sales department and customer service.• Position reports to Director of Design / Development

Industrial Design

Mba, Business