Bahram Olfati
Executive Leadership ~ Business Strategy Development/Execution ~ Marketing ~ Strategic Partnerships
- Role
- Head of Books at Toys R Us Canada
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bahram Olfati
As an executive charged with revenue growth, have delivered on average 11.2% CAGR over each tenure. Executive with vision conception and operational execution skills for bricks & mortar retail corporate strategies designed to successfully counter online competition, declining industry trends and deliver on brand enhance- ment for enterprise and line of business profitability. As corporate executive delivered 130% of forecast, with EBITDA exceeding targets and budget allocation. Highly effective negotiator and partnership builder to bring win-win solutions across complex supply chain and pricing structures. Unafraid to take on challenges that are assumed to be beyond resolution such as unfavorable industry dynamics, new entrants or start-up challenges against entrenched and mature incumbents.
Experience
Head of Books
Oct 2021 — Present · Vaughan, ON, CA
Recruited by CEO to develop merchandising operations of the book division within the established toy store. Rapidly acquired comprehensive knowledge of marketplace, and developed detailed business plans to accomplish goal while increasing the overall business. Functional areas of responsibility involved direct contract negotiations, procurement, P&L, information services, merchandising, advertising, and research. Assisted with private label brands. Reported to CEO.
Education
Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership Development program
Center for Creative Leadership
Leading through Strategy Development
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics with minors in Physics & Political Science
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