Lori Pulliam

Regional Manager @Ace Hardware Corporation

Portland, OR, US

Oversee a region of 300 locations. Develop regional sales and profit strategies that maximize both wholesale and retail performance while driving Strategic direction, Retailer relationships and operational efficiencies. Provide exceptional leadership that motivates a team of District Managers to execute strategies and exceed targeted results while leading in a multi-functional environment. Focused on collaborative solutions to support the Ace Retailer’s voice is heard at Corporate while balancing the input to create the right outcome in support of the greater good of the enterprise.Additional Responsibilities• Conducts a comprehensive SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of the region and develops strategies that strengthen the Ace Brand and improve both wholesale and retail sales both short-term and long-term.• Recruits, trains, coaches, develops and assures engagement of a high performing team of District Managers that ensure the execution of Ace’s Retail Operations business strategy and achievement of targeted results.• Ensures the region operates effective and profitable Ace Retailer stores.• Actively engages Ace Retailer groups to identify potential opportunities and issues to ensure their opinion is heard at Corporate, and to provide a balanced influence of Corporate Retail initiatives.

Portland State University

Business Administration