Mary Martha Ford
@marymarthaford
Senior sales and visual merchandising executive who drives revenue growth, leads teams, and strengthens retail partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior executive leader with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and overseeing complex sales, operations, and organizational functions. I’m recognized for strengthening corporate and retail partnerships while elevating operational performance through strategic programs that improve profitability and efficiency.
In my current role as a Visual Merchandising Manager at Kohl’s, I develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that increase customer engagement and storewide sales—designing seasonal displays, leading signage and promotional initiatives, optimizing department layouts, and training staff on merchandising standards. Previously, at the Oklahoma Lottery Commission, I led statewide sales operations representing $300M+ in annual revenue, managed corporate accounts totaling $192M annually, directed IT and security oversight in collaboration with MUSL and vendor security teams, and ensured compliance with state and federal requirements through budget oversight, contract management, and program reporting.
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Develop and execute visual merchandising strategies to increase customer engagement and drive storewide sales, including seasonal, holiday, and vendor-specific displays. Lead signage and promotional initiatives, optimize department layouts, and train staff on merchandising standards and floor sets.
Sales & Operations Director
Oklahoma Lottery Commission
Jan 2005 - Jan 2023 (18 years)
Directed statewide sales operations representing $300M+ in annual revenue, including oversight of corporate accounts generating $192M annually. Led sales leadership and field personnel, designed statewide strategies and incentives, managed operations and inventory allocation, and ensured compliance with state and federal requirements.
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts, English Education
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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