Nick Van Winkle Email & Phone Number

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Ogallala, Nebraska, United States

Fargo, North Dakota Area

Sidney, Ne

-Led the OMNI channel planning, forecasting and execution of the Casual footwear product assortment. -Drove strategic vision and ideation for Cabela's brand products in the Casual, Athletic, Sandal and Slipper categories.

Sidney, Ne

-Managed the OMNI channel planning, buying, and execution of the Hiking, Work, Tactical and Duty boot assortments for internet, catalog, and 78 retail stores.-Responsible and accountable for the creation and execution of product life cycle strategies.-Drove the creation and execution of retail advertising strategies along with catalog and internet presentations.-Worked with top National Brand footwear vendors to create engaging in-store experiences for our customers through engaging shop in shops and targeted marketing programs.

Sidney, Ne

-Boots Team - (Hunting, Hiking, Work, Pac, Tactical) Oct 2016 - Mar 2017-Casual Footwear Team - (Men's, Women's and Kid's) Sept 2015 - Oct 2016-Mens Casual Footwear Team (Casual, Athletic, Western, Slippers, Sandals) Jan 2012 - Sept 2015-Created 17.4% growth in the Men's Casual Footwear business by refocusing Cabela's products to core programs and creating win-win relationships with Tier 1 National Brand vendors.-Led the ideation, development and sales planning for Cabela's Sixty-One Series and Cabela's Open Range footwear programs which each received Silver Bullet Awards for superior innovation. -Motivated and led a team of 9 through regular one on one meetings and it was an awesome experience to see 5 direct reports receive promotions to great opportunities in the organization.-Drove partnerships with many top outdoor footwear brands that built long term, winning relationships that produced profitable businesses for both sides through planning, teamwork and of course - great product!

-Managed the assortment planning, execution and product life cycle of the boots assortment for Cabela's retail stores.-Partnered with Tier 1 and Tier 2 National Brand vendors to create unique and informative end cap displays that drove brand presence and awareness in the footwear department.-Led a cross-functional team to create, develop and execute a unique footwear display tower than showcased and educated customer's about the Cabela's by Meindl footwear assortment.-Created, coordinated and presented product training for Cabela's brand and National Brand products.

Sidney, Ne

-Assisted the Retail Product Manager in assorting and executing retail footwear assortments.-Grew my skills around assortment planning, data analysis, and decision making while working to build regionally relevant assortments during a time of rapid retail expansion.-Basically got my feet wet in the footwear industry!

Sidney, Ne

-Helped manage and execute the corporate partnership contracts with a few of the top brands in the world that included Ford Trucks, Coca-Cola, Ranger Boats, STIHL, Pepsi, and Progressive Insurance.-Grew my negotiation skills as I assisted the Corporate Partnership Manager in renewing existing contracts and developing new business opportunities.-Worked with a high energy cross-functional team to develop and execute the Built Ford Tough - Ride to the Finals PBR promotion.