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Kimberly Walker

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Vice President of New Stores, Capital Projects and Field Visual Merchandising at DICK'S Sporting Goods
📍 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States

Kimberly is a versatile and proven retail leader with over thirty years of experience in sales, store operations, and merchandising for major brands like DICKS Sporting Goods and Sears. A Purdue University graduate, she is recognized for her expertise in financial planning, project management, and product presentation. People often describe her as a strategic, proactive, and dynamic leader.

Outside of her extensive retail career, Kimberly is a proud family person who celebrates the accomplishments of her loved ones. She has a strong appreciation for professional sports, particularly football, stemming from deep personal connections to the NFL. She also engages with brand partnerships that align with her companys values.

Unique fact: Her brother, Derrick Walker, is a former NFL tight end who played for the Chargers, Chiefs, and Raiders.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Vice President of New Stores, Capital Projects and Field Visual Merchandising
Job Level
Senior
Location
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Kimberly shows up

Charismatic
Assertive
Friendly But Fast

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Priorities

Topics Kimberly cares about

Retail Leadership
Her thirty-year career includes senior director and VP roles, focusing on team building, financial planning, and driving sales across hundreds of stores.
Visual Merchandising
A core specialty throughout her career, she has led field visual merchandising and in-store environmental strategy to enhance the customer experience.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Vice President of New Stores, Capital Projects and Field Visual Merchandising
DICK'S Sporting Goods
9-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Director Field Visual Merchandising
DICK'S Sporting Goods
12-2017 - 9-2020
Director of Visual Merchandising
DICK'S Sporting Goods
7-2017
Regional Visual Merchandise Director
Sears Holdings Corporation
Regional Merchandise Director
Sears Holdings Corporation
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Education
1983 - 1987
BS
Purdue University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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