A record of achieving and teaching excellence for 40 years.
Larry Elias's passion is to work with retailers and organizations to improve results and strengthen themselves for the future. With his lifetime of retail experience, Larry helps his clients determine and develop their strengths, and his passion for leadership development uniquely positions him to assist organizations in leveraging those strengths through the success of their people. It's all about people and leadership.
Larry is a fourth generation retailer. He grew up in a small farming community where he learned the importance of hard work and the right way to treat customers and employees. He's seen firsthand how our food supply is grown and produced and he understands it is important for today's retailers to possess the ability to help their customers make this connection. This perspective has helped Larry appreciate the need for change and growth, and he uses this experience to benefit his clients.
Larry has managed numerous supermarket formats. He's had multiple-unit operational responsibility. He has headquarter-level marketing and merchandising experience. Throughout his career he has been a recognized developer of leaders and is a John Maxwell Team Certified trainer, coach and speaker.
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lcelias5@gmail.com
(402) 499-9083
Areas of Expertise
Business Assessment and strategy
Today's retail environment is more competitive than ever. An objective assessment of your organization's strengths and challenges along with a full understanding of the competitive landscape is the starting point for determining an action plan for growth and financial improvement.
Merchandising
Assortment and promotion remain the lifeblood of the retailer's offering, and great retailers have a reputation that gives them a competitive advantage. Understanding what consumers want and how to present it is critical. Locally sourced products, ethnic product and promotional opportunities, current trends, attractive seasonal merchandising and proper assortment are critical in helping the successful retailer create customer experiences that bring them back.
operations
There is little room for error or inefficiency in today's marketplace. Competent management is key to a profitable operation. The successful implementation of industry proven best practices can benefit any retailer looking to improve store conditions, customer experience and ultimately sales and profits.
marketing
Few things have changed and are changing as rapidly as retail marketing. The emergence of social media and digital marketing have changed how customers are reached and how they shop. The successful retailer uses marketing to understand who the customer is, how to reach them and how to manage brand reputation. We help retailers understand their marketing opportunities, from advertising to online shopping.
leadership development and coaching
Culture is the only sustainable competitive advantge. An organization's greatest asset is its people. Understanding employees' passions and showing them how their contribution is part of the organization's success unleashes their potential. Time and again, the best led teams outperform more talented ones. "Everything rises and falls on leadership"--John Maxwell.
speaking
Whether it be for motivating your team or addressing your management staff, Larry can design the right speaking engagement for any occasion. From building sales, the role of the retailer in helping consumers understand how their food is raised and grown, the facts about GMOs and other issues, to current consumer trends, or a variety of topics from customer service to motivation and leadership.
“Where you start is not as important as where you finish.”
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