Wolf Gugler

About Wolf Gugler

At Wolf Gugler Executive Search, LLC, our team excels in recruiting exceptional talent, specializing in home improvement and housewares sectors. Over two decades of dedication have honed an expertise in talent acquisition, team building, and new business development, enabling retailers and their suppliers to thrive in omni-channel environments. Our success is measured through an extensive portfolio of mid to senior-level placements, such as CEOs and National Accounts Managers, across North America and the Caribbean.As a seasoned speaker and published author, my contributions to industry dialogues reinforce a commitment to advancing human resources strategies. With certifications in disaster preparedness and response, I’ve enjoyed my time as a volunteer emergency manager. Our client-focused mission is underpinned by a passion for nurturing leadership excellence and fostering resilient, high-achieving professional communities.

Experience

1. Business Owner, Talent Recruitment and Career Consultant

   Wolf Gugler Executive Search, Llc

   May 1997 — Present · Oklahoma City, OK, US

   Retainer-based executive search and recruitment, talent acquisition and outplacement services for retailers and their suppliers throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean. Laser focused on hardlines, housewares and outdoor products sold through omni channels including home centers, mass and specialty retailers, company owned stores and various online media.Typical searches: CEO, General Manager, VP Sales, Product Development Director, National Accounts Manager, Director of Retail Operations, Merchant.Talent Acquisition expert/author in industry and national publications, conference speaker as a talent recruitment and acquisition subject matter expert.Privileged to work with notable organizations such as: Home HardwareRust-Oleum Consumer BrandsThe Hillman CompaniesLS StarrettWe also work with many smaller, growth oriented firms that need assistance in identifying top talent to leverage their strengths. Visit our web site, for more info.

Education

• Toronto Metropolitan University

  HR Mgmt

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Emergency Preparedness
• Human Relations
• Personnel Recruiting
• Building Materials
• Electrical
• Retail
• Housewares
• Home Improvement
• Vendor
• Fmcg
• Merchandising
• Supply Chain
• Emergency Operations
• Plumbing
• Disaster Preparedness
• Nims
• Consumer Products
• Disaster Response
• Sales Management
• Recruitment/Retention
• Executive Search
• Profit
• Sales Operations
• Hiring
• Sourcing
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• HR Consulting
• Recruiting
• Emergency Management
• Management
• Account Management
• People Skills
• Executive Management
• Sales
• Coaching
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Strategy