Rod Gower

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General Manager and Managing Director @ Smeg U.S.A. Inc.
New York, NY, US
Rod Gower's Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Rod Gower

Throughout my career, I’ve always enjoyed building and leading high-performance sales and operations teams. I have a proven track record of steering and delivering major projects, organizational transformations, and innovative solutions that lead to profitable business results.more recently, I was the Director of Business Development/Senior Regional Manager at LG Electronics, a multi-national electronics company. Here, I was a key member in the start-up and development of the award-winning luxury product line, Signature Kitchen Suite, and managed all aspects of the product and brand development, dealer relationships, sales, profitability, and P&L. Prior to this role at LG, I was the National Sales Manager, then promoted to Operations & Business Development Manager for Samsung Electronics. Within all of my roles, I have thrived in high-volume environments by successfully navigating business needs, building sales organizations, improving operations, and driving profits by meeting and exceeding targeted goals. I’ve enjoyed achieving or exceeding set objectives; I lead and develop my teams to succeed and outperform expectations, and I like to streamline and improve operational processes to enhance client satisfaction.Areas of Expertise:Sales Development – Vendor Negotiation – Financial Management – Merchandising – Operational Leadership – Forecasting – Market Introductions – Operations Management – Customer Relations – Team Building – Product Development – Contract Negotiation – Interpersonal Skills – Inventory Management – Financial Reporting – Channel Development – Business Development – Sales Management – Strategic Planning – Customer Service – Vendor Relations – Budgeting

Rod Gower's Current Company Details
Smeg U.S.A. Inc.

Smeg U.S.A. Inc.

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General Manager and Managing Director
New York, NY, US
Website:
smeg.com
Employees:
1463
Rod Gower Work Experience Details
  • Smeg U.S.A. Inc.
    General Manager And Managing Director
    Smeg U.S.A. Inc.
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Smeg U.S.A. Inc.
    General Manager / Managing Director
    Smeg U.S.A. Inc. Mar 2023 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
  • Lg Electronics
    Senior Regional Sales Manager/Director Business Development
    Lg Electronics May 2016 - May 2022
    Seoul, Kr
    Key member in the start-up, development, and design of the internationally recognized, award-winning luxury product line, Signature Kitchen Suite; manage all aspects of the product and brand development, dealer relationships, sales, profitability, and P&L for this line and the LG Builder Home Appliance Division. Oversee District Sales Managers team, and fully integrated in all cross sales teams for HVAC, Solar, and LG Hausys. Single point of contact for all national and large regional builders for LG and Signature Kitchen Suite Appliances.Notable Contributions: • Running triple- and double-digit increases for two straight years; active member of the EBD/Cross Sales Team, working with global and national developers utilizing all LG products (including Information Display, TV, HVAC, Solar, ESS, Appliances, and LED).• Developed Dealer and Designer Councils to create and launch innovative and award-winning luxury appliances; created an incentive program for dealers and integrators to utilize the LG One format; designed and implemented award-winning 23,000 square foot educational and design center in Napa, CA.• Recognized with The New American Home (TNAH) and The New American Remodel (TNAR) National Association of Home Builder (NAHB) awards for LG One program (IBS 2020 and 2021).• Collaborate with HQ Marketing Team to develop and implement event-based marketing strategy, and coordinate trade events with key dealers and actively utilized for public speaking engagements and industry seminars.
  • Samsung Electronics America
    Operations & Business Development Manager
    Samsung Electronics America Apr 2015 - May 2016
    Ridgefield Park, Nj, Us
    Oversaw daily operations, performed as integral partner for future GTM planning/execution. Directed and operated business development for the builder channel; developed and utilized cross-functional relationships to support the overall builder and premium sales organization. Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the builder and premium channel.Notable Contribution: • Specified, developed, and delivered CPQ software which was integrated into Salesforce.
  • Samsung Electronics America
    National Sales Manager
    Samsung Electronics America Dec 2013 - Apr 2015
    Ridgefield Park, Nj, Us
    Developed overall strategy and tactics for creating a ground-up sales and operations organization for Samsung’s Builder and Premium Builder Channel; worked cross-functionally across organization. Collaborated with retail channel executives to strategize and identify opportunities with national accounts; developed sales process for Samsung. Designated as single point of contact for all national builders; developed pricing programs for all accounts.Notable Contribution: • Worked with sales team to identify, obtain, and activate the dealer customer network; managed the sales team and developed KPIs (among other tracking methods) for productivity.
  • Castaldi Custom
    Vice President / General Manager
    Castaldi Custom 2012 - Dec 2013
    Managed and executed sales and operations for a team of three managers and 14 fabricators and installers. Continuously drove sales and purchasing, and generated, built, and cultivated business relationships to steer profitability.Notable Contribution: • Bid on large jobs, closed sales opportunities, and kept lines of communication open with customers and C-level management; managed timing and execution with project manager and production team. Increased customer base by 12%, and profit by 14% in the last quarter.
  • Ferguson Enterprises
    Builder Sales Manager
    Ferguson Enterprises 2010 - 2012
    Newport News, Virginia, Us
    Upheld accountability for sales and cultivation of appliance business, builder sales team, and installation services. Ensured the team was aware of negotiation progress and requirements needed to fulfill contract agreements.Notable Contribution: • Created builder sales and installation service teams that generated $3 million sales growth in the first year, and increased 64% in sales the second year. Increased market share, contract negotiations for appliance and lighting businesses; started regional and national builder sales; expanded custom home business, remodeling showroom; and conducted vendor negotiations for projects and builder business.
  • Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath
    Vice President / General Manager
    Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath 2007 - 2010
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Oversaw $42+ million builder direct businesses in Arizona and Southern Nevada region locations. Managed nine executives and 100 employees in sales, forecasting, financial reporting, contracts, budgeting, staffing, and installation services. Monitored daily sales, operations management, marketing, events; negotiated contracts and closed sales with builders.
  • Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath
    Store Manager
    Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath 2005 - 2007
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Managed the financials of the store that generated $27+ million/year. Oversaw team of five managers and 80 employees in sales, financial reporting, budgeting, staffing, merchandising, and remodeling. Trained associates, monitored operations, supervised floor sales, and ensured store merchandising and events were carried out in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath
    Operations Manager
    Sears Holdings Corporation Dba; Westar Kitchen And Bath 2003 - 2005
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Oversaw operations of the store that generated $25+ million/year. Controlled inventory and expenses; managed scheduling, employee training, store maintenance, inventory markdowns, and tagging. Managed budget expenditures ($6+ million), cut expenses by 2.1%, reduced return and exchange rates by 4.5%, and increased revenue by 8% (14.9% over the plan).
  • Dillards
    Operations Manager
    Dillards 1998 - 2003
    Little Rock, Ar, Us
    Responsible for daily operational direction and supervision of store that generated $47M+ in revenue. Managed staff of 250 in day-to-day functions; oversaw all functions pertaining to the business including: Outstanding customer service, financial reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, open-to-buy analysis, merchandise planning and human resources. Managed budget of $10M, achieved 1.5% increase of revenue objectives, cut expenses by 4.5% and increased gross margin 3.2%. Hired and trained all management teams and employees, monitored processing teams for receiving, shipping and merchandise, supervised the housekeeping team and held flooring merchandising responsibilities for men’s, cosmetics’ and shoe departments.
  • Dillards
    Area Sales Manager
    Dillards 1997 - 1998
    Little Rock, Ar, Us
  • Dillards
    Logistics Manager
    Dillards 1993 - 1997
    Little Rock, Ar, Us

Rod Gower Skills

Sales Management Sales Operations Sales Merchandising Team Building Forecasting Retail Contract Negotiation Negotiation Budgets Operations Management Strategic Planning Marketing Business Development Customer Service Inventory Management Marketing Strategy B2b P&l Management Marketing Management Direct Sales Management Customer Satisfaction P And L Ownership Training P&l Change Management Organizational Development Income Statement Business To Business Budgeting Vendor Relations Increased Profitability Executive Development Leading Change Relationship Building Product Sales Sales Forecasting B2b Sales Budget Management Relationship Management Volume Rebates Programming Multifamily Single Family

Rod Gower Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Business Administration

Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Gower

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Rod Gower works for Smeg U.s.a. Inc.

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Rod Gower's current role is General Manager and Managing Director.

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Rod Gower attended University Of Phoenix.

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Rod Gower has skills like Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Merchandising, Team Building, Forecasting, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Budgets, Operations Management, Strategic Planning.

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Rod Gower's colleagues are Francesca Saccani, Alberto La Rocca, Matteo Chiericati, Alessio Poffa, Vittorio Maccari, Migatti Giuseppe, Costanza Gaiga.

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