Jo Kluksdahl

Oversaw comprehensive business strategy and operations for Technical Apparel, Logo Apparel, & Home divisions across 180 retail locations and e-commerce platform. Led national brand partnerships and private label development initiatives while directing cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives. Developed strategic plans and executed merchandise strategies that supported company growth. Key Responsibilities- *Optimize the balance between National Brands and Private brand offerings to drive Sales, enhance margin and improve turn *Cultivate and strengthen relationships with major National brand suppliers, negotiating competitive cost structures and exclusive product offers. *Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and results.

Responsible for multi-channel revenue and gross profit, overseeing the overall success of the Men's, Women's and Children's Apparel and Footwear division by providing clear communications to lead and motivate teams to achieve results through the correct merchandise assortment and pricing strategy. *Achieved an assortment rationalization strategy to reduce aged inventory that led to improved turn rate and inventory instocks *Led, trained and coached a Division that consisted of 7 category management teams *Leveraged company direction to develop long-term strategies in conjunction with cross-functional partners to achieve company objectives and goals *Ensured teams developed balanced assortment plans accounting for customer needs, market trends, historical performance and financial goals *Provided direction for management of product life cycles, pricing strategies and product price points to maximize sales, sell-thru and profitability

Responsible for the coordination, development and execution of the merchandise strategy as it related to Brand definition, customer value proposition, marketing strategy and financial goals. Accountable to establish, communicate and ensure that the company strategies and goals were met through the correct merchandise assortment, maximizing gross profit dollars and inventory turns, with the maximum efficiencies

Developed live broadcast merchandising strategy for Women's Contemporary Sportswear, Jewelry and Accessories. Created and executed product strategies for both in-house brand development and vendor direct programs. Worked closely with on-air talent, marketing teams and vendor partners to optimize product presentation and customer engagement.

Responsible for Omni channel business plan and financial strategy development for company's 630 stores throughout the US.