LIMITLESS What should people expect from the brand?
Authenticity and a full brand experience – I think those are the reasons they’re coming in. It’s our responsibility to make sure we’re creating that experience.
What should the industry know about you?
Something we always talk about in the Retail Store Development team is how well we work together as a team. We surround ourselves with a great group of partners. And it doesn’t hurt that we have a great leader who allows every one of us to run the business. CCR
Customers who come into our stores are looking for more than just a place to buy shirts and shoes. We want to give them an experience to remember by coming to an Under Armour store.
Get to know ... » Patrick Stringer What’s the most rewarding part of your job? To see how excited our store team is when they get to walk into this great new store. It’s being able to say you played a role in creating that store and those experiences. It’s very rewarding. What are the three strongest traits any leader should have? Trust in your team and allowing them to make decisions; the ability to set a clear vision; and respect from your peers.
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enior Manager of Global Store Development S Under Armour
What was the best advice you ever received? Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Surround yourself with people who are able to make up for those areas where you aren’t as strong. What’s the best thing a client ever said to you? Just a firm handshake and a “great job.” The best compliments can be the reactions from people who had no idea you were even involved in the project. What is the true key to success for any manager? To have the ability to make a good informed decision, whether it is in your best interest or not.
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — JANUARY : FEBRUARY 2015