Executive Summary
Bob Levitan
Experienced Business Executive in the Building Materials industry with over 25 years at Babel’s Paint & Decorating and an additional 15 years retail and wholesale experience.
Key member of the Babel’s Paint & Decorating ownership/leadership team
- Grew nationally recognized single store to a 5-location operation
- Facilitated development of strategic plans to grow the business and leverage the Babel’s brand
- Recognizes the challenges facing independently owned businesses
Liaison to top tier customers
- Understands the importance of building and maintaining relationships
- Established very strong, long lasting supplier relationships, including Benjamin Moore, Allpro and Allpro supplier companies, Lancaster, Emery Waterhouse
Director of Operations responsible for:
- Credit and collection activity
- Inventory control and management
- IT functions
- Build-out/remodel of retail locations and warehouse facilities
Established and maintained pricing policy
- Responsible for job quote pricing and customer rebate program
Directed successful computer system transition from Epicor (Activant) to CBC Décor Fusion
- Overcame initial challenges in partnership with the CBC software development team
- Developed software enhancements with CBC over a 5-year period
- Developed a series of best practices, policies and frontline user guides to maximize the use of the Décor Fusion system
- Proficient with OLAP report feature
- Created numerous “Saved” reports for use by management and store associates
Leader in company marketing and brand management
- Led company branding campaign
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns
- Oversaw website development with outside vendors
Point of contact for the company regarding product knowledge, particularly for the commercial market
Key person for sale of the business
- Led plan to position the company for sale including managing resources, interface with consultants and business valuation firm
Responsible for sales negotiations and due diligence
- Handled closing of sale of business
Responsible for all aspects of Benjamin Moore relationship and purchasing for 13 locations after acquisition ($8M+)