David Goodwill
About David Goodwill
David Goodwill serves as the Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, where he focuses on maximizing bottom line performance through effective profit and loss management. With over fifteen years of experience in large scale food and retail environments, he emphasizes staff empowerment and cost control measures to drive operational success.
Work at Floor & Decor
David Goodwill serves as the Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on maximizing bottom line performance through effective profit and loss management. He applies his extensive experience in merchandising, associate management, loss control, and inventory management to drive operational success. His leadership is instrumental in implementing cost control measures that align with company targets, ensuring the organization operates efficiently.
Experience at Walmart
Prior to his tenure at Floor & Decor, David Goodwill worked at Walmart for 17 years, serving as a Complex Store Manager from 2003 to 2020 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. His role involved overseeing large-scale operations and managing various aspects of store performance. This extensive experience in the retail sector contributed to his expertise in managing complex retail environments and understanding consumer behavior.
Education and Expertise
David Goodwill possesses over fifteen years of experience in large scale food and retail environments. His expertise includes profit and loss management, merchandising strategies, and inventory control processes. He emphasizes the importance of empowering staff to achieve organizational success, reflecting his belief in effective associate management as a critical component of operational excellence.
Leadership Philosophy
David Goodwill believes that empowering staff is essential for achieving success in retail management. His leadership approach focuses on fostering a collaborative environment where associates are encouraged to contribute to the company's goals. This philosophy underpins his strategies for maximizing performance and maintaining operational efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.