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Jason Purdy
Tontitown, AR
Summary
Accomplished sales professional specializing in process optimization and strategic account management. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and leading collaborative efforts, ready to leverage skills to enhance business outcomes in a fast-paced environment and competing priorities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales Operations
Jazwares LLC
Bentonville, AR
07.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end operational strategy for Walmart Account, overseeing multi-site distribution, logistics, and retail execution across multiple departments.
- Collaborated directly with Walmart buyers, replenishment managers, and supply chain leadership to align promotional planning and inventory flow.
- Led cross-functional coordination between sourcing, product development, supply chain, and Walmart replenishment teams to support modular resets and seasonal launches.
- Directed modular transitions and new item setup across 350+ SKUs, ensuring on-time execution for planogram resets and out of aisle programs.
Director of Sales
Jazwares LLC
Bentonville, AR
12.2022 - 07.2025
- o Led strategic account management for Walmart across Dept 7, 18, 5, & 82; Owning $250M+ in annual revenue and delivering consistent YoY growth exceeding category benchmarks
- o Grew the Dept 7 Plush business from $75MM to $225MM in a span of 3 years.
- Led end-to-end execution for key Toy selling seasons (Seasonal, Spring, Fall, Holiday), delivering record POS results and maintaining in-stock levels above 95% during peak demand.
- Led and developed a high-performing sales team of 5 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, retailer alignment, and performance excellence.
- Developed and executed joint business plans with Walmart Merchandising, Replenishment, and Supply Chain teams to drive modular placements, seasonal features, and promotional optimization.
- Worked collaboratively on Key Launches with Licensing Partners such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Pokemon, Fortnite, San Rio and many others.
- Secured Multiple Annual Event programs each year from 2022-2025.
National Account Manager
Jazwares LLC
Bentonville, AR
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Orchestrated successful rollout of Squishmallows at Walmart, establishing a new market presence in 2020.
- Elevated Action: Spearheaded the growth of Squishmallows brand revenue from $0 to over $180 million by 2023.
- Collaborated with Buyer / Planner / Replenishment Managers on how to maximize the business between side counter space and out of aisle features on the Squishmallows Brand.
- Facilitated Walmart account growth, achieving a retail revenue rise from $83M to $250M across a three-year period.
- Developed strategic promotional activations by initiating new business footprints in aisles outside of toy sections.
National Account Manager
Dynacraft BSC
Bentonville, AR
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Walmart account manager across 3 categories ($100M+ Volume)
- Manage Brick/Mortar and eCommerce P&L
- Responsible for internal shipment forecasts & Walmart GRS management
- Manage new private label and licensed items through entire process (Buyer sell-in, work with design teams for item presentation, revisions and completed products, etc.)
- Responsible for all Walmart business planning – Branded and Private Label categories (i.e. Modular and seasonal SKU forecasting/ replenishment, promotional/seasonal planning, and import planning)
- Manage Walmart.com in all aspects (Sell in, Item Creation, Content Management, Sales, Buyer recommendations, Inventory Planning)
- Ensure Walmart and internal inventory levels remain in line with forecasts and sales trends throughout the season
Sales Manager
Dynacraft BSC
Bentonville, AR
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Account Manager for Target, Kohls, Toys R Us, Toys R Us Canada, Walmart Canada, Canadian Tire, and Meijer.
- Effectively establish and maintain relationships with Buyers, Replenishment, and Planning Personnel to preserve current business and increase account volume.
- Responsible for each account in all aspects (Item Creation, Content Management, Sales/Sales Presentations, buyer recommendations and inventory planning).
- Communicate to the highest standard to ensure timing, quality, and execution on all products meet the required regulations for each account.
- Maintain a high level of trust by calling on competitive accounts within the same market.
Sales Analyst
Dynacraft BSC
Bentonville, AR
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Dedicated Retail Link analyst: Sales, growth opportunities, & all reporting
- Dedicated Replenishment Analyst: CPFR forecasting, PO creation/tracking
- Research and resolve PO and inventory issues by investigating data and history
- Maintained a promotional database by inputting and tracking sales results and forecasts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05-2015
Skills
- Responsible Revenue Growth
- Sales Process Optimization
- Pipeline Management
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Time Management
- Communication
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Retail Link, Scintilla Charter
- Arkieva Demand Management
- Sigma
Interests
ACCOLADES
- Walmart FYE17 Supplier of the Year – D07, Toys
- Walmart FYE17 Q3 Supplier of the Quarter – D07, Toys
Timeline
Director of Sales Operations
Jazwares LLC
07.2025 - Current
Director of Sales
Jazwares LLC
12.2022 - 07.2025
National Account Manager
Jazwares LLC
08.2019 - 12.2022
National Account Manager
Dynacraft BSC
05.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Manager
Dynacraft BSC
08.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Analyst
Dynacraft BSC
05.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Management
Arkansas Tech University