John Wittmershaus

About John Wittmershaus

As the Senior Director of Retail Operations at Vuori, I lead a team of passionate and talented professionals who share the mission of delivering a new perspective on performance apparel that inspires movement and joy. With over 20 years of experience in retail management, I have developed a deep understanding of the consumer needs, preferences, and trends in the athletic and lifestyle market.I have a proven track record of driving growth and profitability for iconic brands such as Nike and Under Armour by implementing effective strategies and solutions for store operations, merchandising, inventory control, and workforce management that drive top and bottom line results. I also have a strong focus on coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accountability, and developing the next generation of leaders in the retail industry. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, innovate, and collaborate with my team and partners to deliver the best possible experience for our customers and communities.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Retail Store Operations

   Vuori

   Oct 2021 — Present · Carlsbad, CA, US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Business, Marketing

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Real Estate
• Training
• Sales
• Succession Planning
• Loss Prevention
• Merchandising
• Management
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Sports
• Sales Operations
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Sporting Goods
• Performance Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Coaching
• Buying
• Sales Management
• Consumer Insights
• Driving Results
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Forecasting
• Operations Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• Retail
• Visual Merchandising
• Consumer Behavior
• Footwear
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• District Management
• Customer Insight
• Sports Management
• Retail Sales
• Online Merchandising