Jerrad Cox
About Jerrad Cox
Jerrad Cox serves as the Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, a position he has held since 2013. He has a background in business management and marketing, with previous roles at Lowe's Home Improvement and Mohawk Industries.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Jerrad Cox serves as the Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he oversees product selection, merchandising strategies, and overall sales performance. His leadership contributes to the company's growth and market presence in the home improvement sector. Cox's responsibilities include managing a team focused on product training and recruitment, ensuring that the company's offerings align with customer needs and market trends.
Previous Experience at Lowe's Home Improvement
Before joining Floor & Decor, Jerrad Cox worked as an MBA Store Operations Intern at Lowe's Home Improvement for two months in 2011. His internship took place in Mooresville, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. During this time, he gained insights into store operations and management practices within a leading home improvement retailer.
Experience at Mohawk Industries
Jerrad Cox held the position of Regional Marketing Manager at Mohawk Industries from 2004 to 2009. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, he was responsible for developing marketing strategies and sales reports. His initiatives included creating a regional sales report for a newly re-launched premium carpet segment, which facilitated targeted training sessions for underperforming dealers.
Educational Background
Jerrad Cox has a robust educational background in business management and marketing. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, studying from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed his MBA in Business Management at Georgia Southern University from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he studied Business Management at the University of Georgia from 2002 to 2003.
Recruitment Strategy Development
In his previous roles, Jerrad Cox developed a recruitment strategy that identified at least five new Aligned Dealer prospects per district. This strategy was based on a thorough analysis of annual sales and census data, demonstrating his ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making in recruitment and market expansion.