David Pompel

Director of Merchandising @ GCI Outdoor, Inc.

About

Proven builder of effective global brand strategies, marketing programs, product lines and, most importantly, passionate motivated teams. Have a track record going into and coming out of covid of building double digit brand growth, peer set product competitive strength, working within assign budgets and hitting financial goals. Accomplishments include: - Through nimble, adaptive and collaborative approach changed/recreated strategic direction to better align brand, product and consumer at two different marquee brands for market success. - Proven leader of multi-generational, multi-cultural teams. - Built quick-to-market teams and calendars at two different brands serving high volume key accounts. - Developed unique architectural product platforms that created competitive separation. - Negotiated deal laying formal ground work for deal between Adidas and NBA, and worked with Peter Moore to sign high profile NBA players including most notably Kobe Bryant to Adidas.

Country

United States

City

Concord

Industry

Retail

Skill

Interpersonal Communication, Communication, Analytical Skills, Active Listening, Footwear, Sporting Goods, Shoes, Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Sportswear, Trend Analysis, Trend, Wholesale, Retail, Leather, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Brand Management, Textiles

Experience

Director of Merchandising

GCI Outdoor, Inc.

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

United States

Drive strategy, merchandising and product creation.

Strategy & Product Management Independent Consultant

DC Pompel Consulting

2023-8 - 2025-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Been having fun helping some small brands with their strategy, product merchandising and market approach. Additionally, working with some key outdoor equipment providers to map out strategy and product processes. Working across Sports, Outdoor and Footwear industry.

VP of Men's Business Unit

The Rockport Company

2008-8 - 2023-4 · 14 yrs 9 mos

Vision, strategy, direction and product for Rockport's global Men's business.

Vice President/Brand Manager

H.S. Trask

2007-9 - 2009-8 · 2 yrs

Carlsbad, California, United States

Drove vision, direction, strategy for all aspects of brand. Drove 15% increase in sales, 100% increase in gross margin and dramatically improved inventory quality.

Directory of Product & Brand

ECCO USA

2004-4 - 2006-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Londonderry, New Hampshire

Drove brand functions and merchandising for the US market. Grew unaided awareness from 5% to 28% and drove creation of one of brand's largest woman's first season launched products as well as refreshed and elevated casual offerings in Men's.

Category Director Speed/Senior Director Int'l Merchandising/GM Mountain Athletics

THE TIMBERLAND COMPANY

1998-8 - 2004-4 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Stratham, New Hampshire, United States

Held various global positions, responsible for creating new roles and processes resulting in significant business increases through merchandising and direct account interactions.

Int'l Operations Manger/Int'l Marketing Mngr Basketball/Int'l Business Unit Manager Adventure

adidas

1994-10 - 1998-8 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Portland, Oregon, United States

Worked closely with Peter Moore on signing Kobe Bryant, negotiated licensing deals with NBA, drove strategic process for business units based in the US, established separate short lead time business unit and reoriented outdoor business to be more brand aligned creating foundation for today's business.