R.J Abbott
About R.J Abbott
R.J. Abbott serves as the Director of Brand Experience at The North Face, where he has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in visual merchandising and creative presentation across various prominent brands, he has demonstrated strong leadership and training abilities throughout his career.
Current Role at The North Face
R.J Abbott serves as the Director of Brand Experience at The North Face, a position held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing brand presentation and ensuring that the company's visual merchandising aligns with its identity. His tenure has spanned eight years, during which he has contributed to the development of innovative brand-right visual merchandising solutions.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current role, R.J Abbott held various positions in prominent retail companies. He worked at American Eagle Outfitters as Senior Manager of Merchandising and Creative Presentation from 2007 to 2010. He also served as General Manager for Rugby By Ralph Lauren from 2005 to 2007 and held a Creative Consultant role at Ralph Lauren in 2010. His experience spans multiple roles that emphasize visual merchandising and brand presentation.
Expertise in Visual Merchandising
R.J Abbott possesses strong skills in visual merchandising, having held significant positions such as Director of Global Visual Merchandising at Oakley and Head of Visual Merchandising at Jack Wills. His expertise includes conceptualizing and managing visual merchandising strategies for both men's and women's divisions, as well as accessories. He focuses on developing industry-leading solutions that enhance brand identity.
Training and Development Skills
R.J Abbott has a proven ability to train and develop others within organizations. His experience in various leadership roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to influence and mentor team members effectively. He is adept at managing multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities, ensuring that team objectives are met efficiently.
Career Timeline and Locations
R.J Abbott's career includes diverse roles across various locations. He has worked in cities such as Pittsburgh, New York, Miami Beach, London, Amsterdam, and Foothill Ranch. His career began at Abercrombie & Fitch as General Manager from 2002 to 2004, followed by several key roles in visual merchandising and creative presentation across notable brands.