Barbara Specht
About Barbara Specht
Barbara Specht serves as the Sr. Director of Regional Merchandising at Floor & Decor, where she has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in merchandising across various companies, she focuses on developing strategies that meet regional market demands and enhancing store team training.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Barbara Specht serves as the Sr. Director of Regional Merchandising at Floor & Decor, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she has focused on developing and implementing merchandising strategies that align with regional market demands. Her responsibilities include providing training and development for store teams on effective merchandising practices to drive sales and enhance customer engagement. She collaborates closely with store teams to improve visual merchandising standards and optimize product placement.
Previous Experience in Retail Merchandising
Prior to her current role, Barbara Specht worked at Floor & Decor as the Director of New Store Merchandising from 2014 to 2016. Her extensive experience in the retail sector includes positions at The Home Depot, where she served as a Merchant in both Plumbing and Appliances from 1996 to 2005 and 2006 to 2010, respectively. She also worked at Sears Holdings Corporation as a Merchant in Hardlines for one year and at Harbor Freight Tools as a Sr. Category Manager for nine months.
Educational Background
Barbara Specht studied at Kennesaw State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. Her studies took place from 1986 to 1988, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles that she has applied throughout her career in merchandising and retail management.
Early Career in Accounting
Before transitioning into retail merchandising, Barbara Specht worked as an Accounting Manager at Golder Associates from 1992 to 1996. This role contributed to her understanding of financial management, which has been beneficial in her subsequent positions in merchandising and retail strategy.
Contributions to Merchandising Strategies
Throughout her career, Barbara Specht has played a key role in competitive analysis to ensure that Floor & Decor's product offerings remain ahead of market trends. Her efforts have been instrumental in enhancing the company’s merchandising strategies, which are tailored to meet the specific demands of regional markets.