Christopher Austin

2023 – 2024

• Identified a market gap and co-founded a brick-and-mortar sneaker & streetwear retail store, achieving six figures in sales within months.
• Created and executed a customer-focused sales process, increasing conversion rates and customer satisfaction.
• Led pricing strategy and inventory flow, ensuring maximum profitability while maintaining a competitive market position.
• Drove brand awareness and foot traffic through targeted marketing, influencer partnerships, and strategic promotions.
• Built and maintained a community of high-value customers, converting them into repeat buyers and brand advocates.

Key Achievement: Scaled retail operations past six figures in record time, proving ability to identify opportunities, execute, and drive revenue growth rapidly.

2021 – 2024

• Built and scaled a high-volume sneaker wholesale operation, handling B2B sales, cold outreach, and deal negotiation with retailers and wholesalers.
• Closed deals ranging from $3,000 to $30,000, utilizing advanced negotiation tactics, relationship-building, and market analysis.
• Developed a repeat client base, ensuring consistent revenue and sustainable growth.
• Led strategic sourcing and supplier relations, securing in-demand inventory at optimal pricing.
• Managed end-to-end logistics, overseeing procurement, fulfillment, and distribution to streamline operations.

Key Achievement: Established a profitable, scalable business, scaling to over $500,000 in revenue, generating consistent five-figure monthly sales through strategic sales execution and relationship management.