Jeff Hagan
Owner/President
Executive Decisions Search Group
Smyrna
specialties
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Product
- Retail
biography
Jeff Hagan is President and Owner of Executive Decisions Search Group, an executive search and consulting firm with a primary focus on placing executive level talent in the retail, pet, and consumer goods industries. Jeff has been recognized as a top performer among his peers, receiving numerous awards and industry recognition. Executive Decisions has completed more than 200 searches for clients ranging from $50 million dollar private retail chains to publicly traded multi-billion dollar conglomerates.
Prior to opening his own firm, Jeff enjoyed a more than 20 year career in the retail industry. Starting as an hourly associate and working his way into leadership positions by the time he was 20 years old. He went on to serve as an Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, and District Manager for Fortune 500 companies in the supermarket, discount, and home improvement industries. During this time, Jeff led the openings and expansions of several key new markets, including hiring and training store teams as well as district staffs with more than $150 million in P&L responsibility.
Meanwhile, Jeff is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC). The National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) provides certification, a seal of excellence that implies a commitment to the highest standards of ethics. CPC’s are well versed in employment law, changing regulations, and business best practices.
certification
Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC)
typical job/search assignments
Quality Engineer
Executive Decisions Search Group
North America
Regional Sales Controller
Executive Decisions Search Group
North America
Store Manager
Strong in the areas of Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service and Human Resources in a high volume, big box retail environment. Minimum 5 years experience.
Excellent communication, organizational and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to improve customer satisfaction and drive customer loyalty.
Develop creative plans to increase store sales.
Enthusiastic team player with a drive to succeed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Experience opening new stores a plus.Executive Decisions Search Group
North America
August 2014
Senior Buyer
Under the direction of the V.P. of Merchandising, the Buyer sources, evaluates, negotiates and prices
merchandise for assigned categories to generate maximum sales, profit and inventory turns. The Buyer
will have a direct report Assistant Buyer and have responsibility for $10 to $20 million at cost.Executive Decisions Search Group
North America
March 2014