Jordan Faulkner
About Jordan Faulkner
Jordan Faulkner is a Retail Merchandising Supervisor at The Hillman Group, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in retail management and has held various roles within the company since 2003, contributing to significant initiatives and mentoring a team overseeing multiple retail labels worldwide.
Current Role as Retail Merchandising Supervisor
Jordan Faulkner currently serves as a Retail Merchandising Supervisor at The Hillman Group, a position held since 2021. In this role, Faulkner is responsible for overseeing merchandising strategies and ensuring effective execution across various retail environments. This includes mentoring and supervising a team that manages over twenty different retail labels worldwide. Faulkner organizes and leads weekly interdepartmental meetings that involve senior-level executives, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments.
Previous Experience at The Hillman Group
Jordan Faulkner has extensive experience at The Hillman Group, having worked in several roles from 2003 to 2021. Faulkner started as an Order Processor and Field Sales Assistant from 2003 to 2007. After a brief period as a Label Processor in 2011, Faulkner transitioned to Senior Sales Service Representative from 2012 to 2015, and then served as Customer Service Team Lead from 2015 to 2021. During this time, Faulkner contributed to significant initiatives, including a retail update and price increase initiative affecting 14,000 stores.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Faulkner studied at the University of Cincinnati, where a Bachelor of Arts degree in History was achieved. This educational background provides a foundation for analytical thinking and understanding historical contexts, which can be beneficial in retail merchandising and management. Faulkner's expertise is further demonstrated through participation in the development of new planogram software, showcasing a commitment to innovation in retail strategies.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout the career at The Hillman Group, Jordan Faulkner has facilitated the rollout of a key product line in 2021, demonstrating an ability to manage significant projects. Additionally, Faulkner has played a pivotal role in spearheading initiatives that impact a large number of retail locations, such as the retail update and price increase initiative for 14,000 stores. These contributions reflect a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth.