Steve Gilmore

Pioneer
DISC Type : sid

Director of Manufacturing at Hobby Lobby

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Steve Gilmore is a dedicated leader at Hobby Lobby, having progressed from store management to his current role as Director of Manufacturing. He oversees a 720, 000-square-foot facility and a team of over 250 associates, focusing on team development and operational excellence. Colleagues describe him as skilled, organized, and professional.

Outside of his professional life, Steve is known to be deeply dedicated to his faith, family, and friends. These values are a cornerstone of his personal life and are highlighted by those who have worked with him.

His entire career has been with Hobby Lobby, showcasing a remarkable journey from store-level operations to leading the companys manufacturing division.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
His career path from Store Manager to Director and his experience as a Management Recruiter highlight a focus on cultivating leadership within the company.
Retail Operations
Managed multiple store locations, gaining deep expertise in customer service, staffing, training, and store infrastructure.
Manufacturing Logistics
As Director, he is responsible for the daily operations of Hobby Lobby's large-scale manufacturing, which supplies over 1, 000 stores.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Director of Manufacturing at Hobby Lobby
6-2022 - 6-2024
General Manager of Manufacturing at Hobby Lobby
9-2005 - 6-2022
Management Recruiter at Hobby Lobby
1-2003 - 9-2005
Store Manager at Hobby Lobby
11-2002 - 1-2003
Co-Manager at Hobby Lobby

Education

Steve has no verified education history

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Exp : 23 Location : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Manufacturing at Hobby Lobby
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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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