Laura Lt Thompson

About Laura Lt Thompson

Retail Executive | Multi-Unit Operations & Field Leadership | Driving Profitable Growth Through Purpose, People & PerformanceRetail executive with 15+ years of experience leading large, multi-unit store organizations across complex, high-performance environments. Proven at driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and execution consistency while developing strong, accountable field leadership teams.I’ve led multi-state regions of 100+ stores, partnered closely with executive leadership, and guided organizations through growth, transformation, and competitive pressure. My leadership approach balances disciplined execution and data-driven decision-making with inclusive, people-first leadership—because how results are achieved matters.I’m energized by brands that see stores as more than transactions and retail leadership as a platform for connection, community, and impact. Known for building trust, aligning cross-functional partners, and developing leaders who deliver results with integrity.

Experience

1. Market Director

   Petco

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business

• Michigan State University

  Master Certificate Strategic Organizational Leadership and Management

  2013 — 2014

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Income Statement
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Public Speaking
• Retail
• B2b
• Strategy
• Visual Merchandising
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Sales
• Selling Skills
• Store Management
• Pricing
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Product Development
• Account Management
• Direct Sales
• Change Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Sales Management
• Recruiting
• Market Planning
• Furniture
• Inventory Management
• Hiring
• Coaching
• Selling
• Purchasing
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Marketing