Robert Miller
About Robert Miller
Robert Miller serves as the Manager of Visual Operations at Allbirds, where he has developed the company's visual display strategy and managed the global retail fixture supply chain since 2019. He has a diverse background in retail management and sales, with previous roles at companies such as Starbucks, REI, and Trek Bicycle.
Work at Allbirds
Robert Miller has served as the Manager of Visual Operations at Allbirds since 2019. In this role, he developed and communicated the company's visual display strategy through various means, including visual standards documents and seasonal merchandising displays. He has also been responsible for managing the global retail fixture supply chain, collaborating with the industrial design team to design and procure retail display fixtures. Miller has owned the go-to-market process for display fixtures across Allbirds' global retail store fleet, overseeing campaign budget management and installation scheduling. Additionally, he coordinated multiple projects across Retail Operations, Design, Construction, and Merchandising to implement Allbirds' merchandising and visual strategy.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Allbirds, Robert Miller accumulated diverse experience in retail and sales. He worked at Revolution Cycles, Inc. as part of the sales team for eight months in 2010. From 2004 to 2007, he served as an Assistant Store Manager at Starbucks in Springfield, VA. Following that, he worked at REI as part of the sales team for three years, from 2007 to 2010. Miller also spent four months at Willi's Ski Shop, Inc. in 2012 as a Sales/Tech. His role at Trek Bicycle involved managing store operations from 2013 to 2017, where he gained significant experience in retail management.
Education and Expertise
Robert Miller holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, focusing on crime and deviance, which he earned from Virginia Tech between 2010 and 2012. Prior to that, he completed an Associate's degree in General Studies at Northern Virginia Community College from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of consumer behavior, which are essential in his current role in visual operations.
Personal Interests
In his personal time, Robert Miller enjoys engaging in outdoor activities such as basketball, cycling, and skiing. These interests reflect his active lifestyle and passion for the outdoors, which may also influence his professional perspective in the retail and visual merchandising sectors.