Robert Steffek Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Oh, Us

Centerville, Ohio, United States

Fully Promoted is a locally owned franchise now open in Centerville, next door to the famous Bill's Donuts. Fully Promoted offers a full service of Promotional Products and Marketing Services for businesses and organizations. A part of the United Franchise Group, Fully Promoted ranks in the Top 20 of Promotional Products distributors in the United States.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Serving as primary contact and advocate for all matters relating to services and products provided by vendors. Includes sourcing, product safety and supply-chain compliance, and negotiating contracts. Partner with Marketing and Operations to develop and enhance business initiatives and features that promote the Company brand. Identify trends, develop product assortment, and support new and existing clients with their branded product needs.

West Roxbury, Ma

Reported to VP-Operations to serve as liaison between brand clients such as Under Armour, Nike, etc., and the FRS field execution team to deliver top quality implementation of brand initiatives and visual merchandising directives, resulting in increased product sell-through. Consulted with account management and clients on strategic development, research and reporting requirements. Responsible for the ongoing development and training of merchandising staff located throughout the United States. Remote based position with average travel requirement 50-75%Primary Responsibilities Included:• Conducted meetings with Client Executives and Business Development to uncover needs and demonstrate the capabilities and customer service of the FRS merchandising network.• Designed, implemented and executed targeted, structured training programs for merchandising staff to raise their level of merchandise presentation ability, time management skills, troubleshooting, and attention to detail to ensure quality. Retail clients included: DSG, Sports Authority, Academy, Meijer, and others.• Traveled frequently to train merchandisers on specific brand and retailer requirements and expectations.

Retail Resource, Llc Harrison, Oh 45030

Directed and provided oversight for the rebranding of 244pg catalog and supplement publications including art direction, content, product selection, trends, pagination, imagery, and cover concepts, which lead to double-digit year-over year sales and profit margin growth. Developed promotional calendars and lead ecommerce efforts to ensure consistent brand messages across all electronic media including website and email campaigns. Primary Responsibilities Included:• Drove brand development and product management, including the creative design, prototype, and launch of a 125 SKU Private Label assortment: R-Innovation.• Traveled domestically and internationally in pursuit of current retail trends and manufacturing capabilities. Represented Retail Resource at trade shows in U.S., Europe and Asia. Participated in factory inspections throughout China.• Collaborated daily with marketing and sales staff and clients providing visual merchandising training, selling strategies, consulting, quotes, and consistently meeting sales goals.

Dayton, Oh

Managed Visual Merchandising Managers in 14 stores throughout a 6 state region. Trained and mentored visual staff and store associates to demonstrate best practices and meet and exceed company expectations, ensuring brand consistency and first-class customer experience across all locations. Recruited by Regional VP and reported to Vice President-Visual Merchandising. Position based in Beavercreek, OH. Primary Responsibilities Included: • Traveled extensively (75%), directing Store Management and Visual Managers on implementation of initiatives for Apparel, Home Fashions, Cosmetics and Accessories. Audited stores to ensure adherence to corporate merchandising standards, directives, policies and procedures.• Recruited, trained, and counseled Visual Managers as required throughout region.• Project management and decision making skills successfully demonstrated during construction of new stores and renovations, shop installations and store closings, driving increased productivity within region.Additional Accomplishment:• Recognized as one of five “High Performing Associates”, Saks Incorporated quarterly newsletter “The Cornerstone”. (March/April 2005)

Dayton, Ohio Area

Managed Visual Merchandising Directors for Apparel, Accessories, Shoes, Children’s, Home Fashions, Furniture, and Cosmetics. Directed all communications regarding merchandise presentation, signage, special projects, and seasonal installations. Reported to Vice President of Visual Merchandising.Primary Responsibilities Included:• Conceptualized, designed, sourced, and issued purchase orders for collateral for seasonal and category initiatives. Demonstrated creative vision and problem solving to achieve best results within budget.• Collaborated regularly with Executives, Merchants and Advertising to coordinate the written and verbal communication of seasonal rollouts and key item merchandising directives.• Lead the presentation of seasonal initiatives at company-wide meetings using Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and prototype product installations.Additional Accomplishment:• Awarded “High Quarterly Achievement”, Fall 2003