Brandon Brooks
Uniondale,NY
Summary
Buyer with 5+ years experience managing open-to-buy budgets and data-driven merchandising across luxury and streetwear markets. Focused on optimizing revenue growth across multi-store operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
The Whitaker Group
Matthews, NC
02.2024 - 03.2026
- Manage end-to-end buying strategy across 75+ apparel and footwear brands across a 25 store retail network, overseeing $6.5M+ in annual OTB budgets.
- Develop seasonal assortment plans based on sales performance, customer demand, and market trends.
- Drive 15% revenue growth by refining product mix, improving in-season reorders, and adjusting underperforming categories.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Partner cross-functionally with retail leadership and planning teams to align merchandising strategy with store-level performance and customer insights.
- Track and manage order books to ensure accuracy and timely inventory deliveries.
Assistant Manager
Social Status
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised daily store operations and supported team of sales associates.
- Drove sales performances through coaching, goal-setting, and customer engagement strategies.
- Exceeded team sales targets, generating 6-figure revenue during peak season (November-January).
- Collaborated with buying team to ensure product presentation aligned with brand standards and sell-through objectives.
- Resolved customer concerns to ensure high satisfaction and retention.
Sales Associate
Social Status
Greensboro, NC
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume retail environment.
- Maintained visual merchandising standard and supported inventory restocking.
- Assisted with restocking and inventory management.
Education
B.A. - Liberal Arts
North Carolina A&T State University
12-2021
Skills
- Data Analysis & Forecasting
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Assortment Planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Sales Strategy & Growth
- Vendor Negotiation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Optimization
Projects
- Spearheaded SMU partnership with Adidas, launching "Do Not Duplicate" footwear program and securing monthly release calendar beginning in 2026 to strengthen vendor partnership and drive customer engagement.
- Negotiated and executed exclusive collaboration with apparel brands Barriers NY, One of these Days, and Diet Starts Monday to drive brand differentiation and attract newer customer segments.
Timeline
Buyer
The Whitaker Group
02.2024 - 03.2026
Assistant Manager
Social Status
08.2023 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Social Status
03.2022 - 08.2023
B.A. - Liberal Arts
North Carolina A&T State University