Kim Leclair

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ABOUT KIM LECLAIR

Kim is a mission-focused, integrative Retail executive with extensive Omni-channel and international Retail experience, who has led winning merchandising initiatives for top brands, engineering and collaborating for success, selling B2B and B2C across all platforms, including Retail, E-comm, Direct Sales and Buying Shows. Passionate to merge customer voice and values, she is about delivering an exceptional shopping experience to all customers, providing customer-centric innovation, connecting leaders, aligning cross-functional initiatives with business objectives, understanding the organizational impact and creating joyful and productive work environments, is a strong communicator and natural relationship builder who adds value to the Brand. Kim has a strong track record of success at international and national companies including IKEA, Hudson\'s Bay Company, Home Depot, Lowes and Rexall Pharmacy. → Inspires, influences and leads cross-banner, cross-functional and project teams to deliver strategic objectives. → Drives customer-centric, best-in-class retail strategies reflecting competitive and consumer trends and market needs across banner, brand and category. → Generates insights, best practices, innovation and continuous improvement through a detailed understanding of the overall strategic objectives. → Develops collaborative teams, cultivating team morale and motivation. SPECIALTIES: Omni-Channel Sales Leadership Strategic Partnership and Alliance Strategic Analysis Strategic Operations and Plans Partner Development and Team Building P&L Management and Forecasting KPI Creation and Data Analysis Brand Positioning and Strategy Development Pipeline Analytics Project Management Leadership, Coaching and Oversight Process Improvement Negotiation