Adam Elder
About Adam Elder
Adam Elder serves as the Vice President of Operations at Advantage Solutions, where he leads a retail team of over 450 associates. With more than 18 years of experience in the retail industry, he has a proven track record in operations management and business strategy.
Work at Advantage Solutions
Adam Elder currently serves as Vice President Operations at Advantage Solutions, a position he has held since 2024. He leads a direct retail team of over 450 associates across three channels, focusing on optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Prior to this role, he was the National Director of Retail Execution at Advantage Solutions from 2023 to 2024. His experience at the company spans several years, with earlier roles that contributed to his understanding of retail operations.
Previous Experience in Retail
Adam Elder has over 18 years of experience in the retail industry. He previously worked at Walmart in various capacities, including Senior Project Manager for Store Layout from 2008 to 2010, Store Director from 2011 to 2014, and Store Co-Manager from 2010 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Manager-Customer Experience at Save A Lot in 2018 and Director of Operations & Store Layout from 2018 to 2021. His roles have involved managing complex projects and enhancing customer experiences.
Career at State Farm
Before his extensive retail career, Adam Elder worked as an Agent at State Farm from 2014 to 2018 in the Greater St. Louis Area. This role provided him with insights into customer service and relationship management, which he has applied throughout his career in retail operations.
Education and Expertise
Adam Elder studied at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis from 2003 to 2007. He possesses core competencies in business strategy, operations management, and team building and coaching. His expertise includes cultivating strategic partnerships and transforming ideas into concrete deliverables, which has been instrumental in his roles across various organizations.