Gretchen Sabol
About Gretchen Sabol
Gretchen Sabol serves as the Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Floor & Decor, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in retail and business development, she has previously held significant roles at companies such as The Home Depot and Total Retail Group.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Gretchen Sabol serves as the Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Floor & Decor, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the merchandising strategies and initiatives that drive the company's product offerings. Her leadership contributes to the overall direction of the merchandising department, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and market trends.
Previous Experience at Floor & Decor
Prior to her current role, Gretchen Sabol worked at Floor & Decor as the Merchandising Vice President from 2014 to 2022. During her eight years in this position, she played a key role in shaping the merchandising strategies that enhanced the company's product selection and customer experience.
Career History in Retail
Gretchen Sabol has extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked at The Home Depot in various roles from 1998 to 2011. Her positions included Manager of Strategic Business Development, Director of Merchandising Strategy, Director of Merchandising Operations, and Merchant. This diverse background provided her with a comprehensive understanding of retail operations and merchandising.
Educational Background
Gretchen Sabol holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Her academic background supports her expertise in business strategy and management.
Early Career Experience
Gretchen Sabol began her career as a Marketing Representative at Xerox from 1989 to 1993. She also worked at Deloitte as a Manager from 1995 to 1998 in Chicago, and briefly at North Highland as a Manager in 1998. These early roles contributed to her foundational skills in marketing and business development.