Steve Lochan Email & Phone Number

I am a seasoned executive leader with a track record of success in the retail industry. Currently serving as the Divisional Vice President of Retail at REI, I bring over two decades of experience to the table. My journey through the retail world has been marked by continuous growth and a relentless pursuit of excellence.As a tenacious executive leader, I possess a result-oriented drive with in-depth experience in the industry. My expertise includes driving efficiency and productivity through strategic planning and positioning at both the corporate and store levels. I excel at developing innovative solutions for business challenges, resulting in substantial improvements in cost savings, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties, I am also skilled in inspiring, empowering, building, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve their own personal and organizational success, as well as closely managing performance outcomes.A firm believer in building solid, trusting relationships with business partners and customers, I encourage broader thinking and faster attainment of common goals. I am an excellent communicator and empathetic leader with a positive attitude which enables the promotion of achievement culture through high levels of engagement and team motivation across all levels of employment. I establish and direct the vision of the corporate business, expertly tailoring the direction of the company to meet fiscal expectations and more.I appreciate environments and roles in which I can deliver results and drive company growth through my in-depth industry knowledge and ability to create and implement successful business initiatives while working under pressure in fast-paced environments.Core Competencies:Retail Transformation | Training & Coaching | Retail Sales Growth | Omni-Channel Optimization | Digital Transformation | Strategic Planning & Execution | Continuous Improvement | Change Leadership | Category Management | Communications | Team Building | Innovation | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Customer Experience | Time Management | Retail Leadership | Retail Marketing | Exception Reporting | Construction | Merchandising | Hiring | Inventory Planning | Field Operations | Retail Operations | Financial Planning | Retail Expansion | Business Strategy | Workforce Planning | Retail Construction | Private Equity | Portfolio Company | Multiple Expansion

Listed skills include Retail, Merchandising, Multi Unit, Store Management, and 54 others.