Rob Cowgur
About Rob Cowgur
Rob Cowgur serves as the Executive Vice President at Advantage Solutions, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Walmart and Advantage Solutions in various operational and managerial capacities.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Rob Cowgur serves as the Executive Vice President at Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in retail and marketing.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Rob Cowgur has a significant history with Walmart, where he held multiple positions over several years. He was a Senior Director of Operations for Meat, Produce, Bakery, and Deli from 2015 to 2017 in Bentonville, AR. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Director of Merchandise Operations and Store of the Community for 7 months in 2014-2015, and as a Senior Director of Merchandising for Horticulture from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles included Store Manager positions in Seabrook, NH, and Colorado Springs, CO, as well as a Buyer role in Bentonville, AR.
Education and Expertise
Rob Cowgur studied Retail Management at the American Public University System from 2010 to 2013, where he achieved a degree in Management. This educational background has contributed to his expertise in retail operations and management, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Career Progression at Advantage Solutions
Before becoming Executive Vice President, Rob Cowgur worked at Advantage Solutions as Senior VP/VP of Experiential Marketing Operations, Fresh Sales, and Retail Merchandising from 2017 to 2022 in Rogers, Arkansas. His tenure at Advantage Solutions reflects his ability to adapt and lead in diverse operational areas, enhancing the company's marketing and sales strategies.