Scott Nygaard

About Scott Nygaard

I am an innovative retail executive who builds high-powered teams that consistently drive results and exceeds financial goals. I develop forward focused omni-channel strategies that increase competitive edge, gain market share and drive differentiated results. With unique ability to identify marketplace opportunities, I create winning game plans to capitalize upon them. Broad merchandising experience spans licensing, toys, electronics, sporting goods, beauty and household commodities. Skilled decision maker with a passion and bias for taking action. I’ve led multiple complex businesses that required extensive cooperation with internal and external partners. I Pursue opportunities relentlessly and am a skilled creative problem solver who forms strategic partnerships, negotiates, and removes obstacles.Reputation for building, developing, and coaching large diverse teams where people thrive and desire to work. I strategically assess necessary skill sets and build empowered teams to drive the business and make decisions. With a transparent and authentic leadership style, I develop and motivate team members to become successful future leaders. I place value on ideas that come from all, regardless of title, and encourage an atmosphere of open dialogue and healthy debate.

Experience

1. President

   Signature Retail Solutions

   Jan 2018 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Signature Retail Solutions is a 25 year retail partner serving manufacturer and retail clients including Target and Kohl’s. Lead the four strategic components of our business: Sales, Category Management, Business Management & Analytics, & Retail Consulting.• Key accomplishments include growing the business for our partners while ensuring we meet the needs and deliver on their strategic objectives. Critical to educate and align with manufacturers in the ever-changing retail world on Target and other retailer expectations. Received two Vendor of the year awards in 2019 for our vendor partners.• Digital First - Proactive and award winning digital leaders across various merchandise categories at retail.• Significant expansion of Category Management services at retail as this has become even more critical to the success of the business. I lead this service through a separate subsidiary of Signature Retail as we thrive on unbiased insights and management tools that that grow the retailer’s overall category. Category Manager of the Year award in 2018 and 2019.•Launched new Retail Consulting Division and have grown the size of Signature Retail Solutions by 20% since 2018.

Education

• St. Olaf College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA