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Akash Bajaj

East Rutherford

Summary

Experienced merchandising and operations leader with over a decade in the apparel industry, specializing in product development, cross-functional execution, and data-driven decision-making. Built and scaled a multimillion-dollar women's clothing brand with in-house sourcing, live inventory systems, and integrated B2B/B2C sales channels. Highly proficient in Shopify, ApparelMagic, and BlueCherry Factory ERP. Skilled in turning insights into action and collaborating across teams to execute seasonal collections at scale while preserving brand integrity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sourcing / Business Owner

Advance Apparels INC
07.2016 - 08.2025


  • Oversaw all high-level operations of our in-house manufacturing unit in India, managing production of over 400 SKUs annually across 3 seasonal collections, while achieving 94% on-time delivery rate and maintaining defect rates below 1.5%
  • Acted as the operational bridge between designers and manufacturers, providing feedback on fabric availability, dye capabilities, and production limitations to guide design decisions
  • Proactively expanded manufacturing base by establishing four new vendor relationships in Thailand and India, reducing production risk and increasing sourcing flexibility.


Business Development Officer

Advance Apparels
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Spearheaded B2B sales strategy that grew wholesale revenue from $3M to $5M between 2016 and 2021, through a combination of new account acquisition, trade show expansion, and deeper penetration into existing accounts
  • Built a high-converting inbound marketing funnel for wholesale buyers using landing pages, email flows, and targeted digital ads, increasing lead conversion rate by 30%
  • Launched a self-serve B2B ordering system that streamlined the wholesale buying experience, improved customer retention, and boosted operational efficiency
  • Directed brand development and go-to-market strategy for Advance Apparels’ DTC business, focusing on visual identity, brand storytelling, and customer experience.
  • Oversaw all core pillars of digital marketing, including SEO optimization, paid advertising (Meta & Google), lead generation, and influencer marketing, resulting in 300% growth in YoY DTC revenue

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship

Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Busines
Wellesley, MA
07-2016

Bachelor of Science - Business & Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
06-2015

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Successfully managed operations, sourcing, sales, and marketing as a business owner—ensuring all functions remained aligned with revenue, growth, and brand objectives
  • Tech Proficiency: Quick to learn and master new digital tools; highly proficient in Shopify, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and ApparelMagic for managing e-commerce, accounting, inventory, and operations
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong understanding of how to measure and analyze performance data to identify trends and empower teams to make informed, strategic decisions across sales, inventory, and marketing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Head of Sourcing / Business Owner

Advance Apparels INC
07.2016 - 08.2025

Business Development Officer

Advance Apparels
07.2016 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship

Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Busines

Bachelor of Science - Business & Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology

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