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Jacob Bagby

Summary

Driven Merchandising Manager with 10 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide a creative selection of products to wow and excite clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Merchandise Manager

Staples Promotional Products
09.2016 - Current

• Acquisition & Retention Pitches w/ a Focus on Creative Merchandise

• Annual Business Opportunities around $40 Million

• Sourcing for Fortune 500 Special Order Opportunities Over $500K

• Trend Forecasting to Educate Business Development & Sales Teams

• Merchandise Sourcing for Quarterly Selling Tools

• Partnered w/ Key Vendors on Exclusive (Pricing & Skus) for Staples

• Worked w/ Custom Suppliers to Create Cohesive Collections for Clients

Account Manager

BREDA Watch
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Grew Business Relationships w/ Current Retailers & Prospected New Business
  • Expanded B2B Clients by 100% throughout 2016; Including: Nordstrom, American Eagle, & Oak NYC
  • Grew Revenue by 25% Annually
  • Daily Inventory Management
  • Utilized B2C Data to Measure Business Growth through Marketing Initiatives
  • Partnered w/ Art Directors on Product Development & Trend-Forecasting for Seasonal Designs

Lead Sales

Bonobos
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted in Opening the Dallas Location
  • Grew Stores Returning Clientele by 50%
  • Exceeded Weekly & Monthly Sales Through Client Outreach
  • Ran Store Operations for 6 months: Inventory Control, Processing Incoming Inventory, & Merchandising

Denim Specialist

Neiman Marcus
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Part of a Stylist Team that Sold Over $30 Million in Annual Sales
  • Focused on Building Long-Term Client Relationships
  • Flagship Stores’ Womens Denim Specialist; Responsible for a ‘Department Within a Department’ that Grossed $3 Million in Sales
  • Educated Sales Team on: Fit, Fabrications & Brand Story

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Men’s & Women’s Stylist; Built a Book of Returning Clients
  • Utilized Current Styles, Trends & Available Merchandise for Client Styling
  • Recognized as a Pacesetter, a Nordstrom Employee Recognition Award, for Exceeding Sales Goals
  • Performance Reviews Highlighted My Ability for Upselling & Building Client Relationships

Education

BA - Fashion Marketing

The Art Institutes International
Lenexa, KS
01.2013

Skills

  • Sales expertise
  • Service excellence
  • Strategic sourcing of goods
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Proficient in PC and Mac systems
  • Trend identification skills
  • Culture and Lifestyle Research
  • Visual merchandising execution
  • Seasonal product promotion

Timeline

Strategic Merchandise Manager

Staples Promotional Products
09.2016 - Current

Account Manager

BREDA Watch
01.2015 - 01.2016

Lead Sales

Bonobos
01.2014 - 01.2015

Denim Specialist

Neiman Marcus
01.2013 - 01.2014

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
01.2011 - 01.2013

BA - Fashion Marketing

The Art Institutes International