Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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JEREMY REESER

Reading,PA

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of driving increase in sales through strategic relationship building and effective negotiation skills. Expertise in sales strategy and team leadership, consistently delivering results and enhancing vendor partnerships to optimize performance across multiple retail locations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Boscov's
Reading, PA
12.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for buying all Furniture and Recliners for all 50 stores in the organization.
  • Responsible for putting together all weekly ads, in both print and digital advertising.
  • Responsible for maintaining a monthly open to buy.
  • Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
  • Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.

VP of Sales

HH2 Home
Louisville, KY
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Promoted to VP of Sales after the successful acquisition of Hillsdale Furniture.
  • Responsible for the reorganization of all salespeople throughout the country.
  • Hired multiple new employees in key areas throughout the country.
  • Worked directly with all key big-box and independent retailers throughout the country.
  • Worked directly with all merchandising teams to maintain the product flow of both old and new products.
  • Traveled to all industry trade shows, including High Point and Las Vegas.
  • Participated in negotiations between partners, suppliers, customers when required.
  • Conducted regular meetings with sales team to review performance and set goals.
  • Delivered sales presentations to high-level executives and decision-makers.

Regional Sales Manager

Hillsdale Furniture
Louisville, Kentucky
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Hired as a Regional/Territory Manager for the Northeast.
  • States included in my responsibility were as follows: PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, OH, ME, NH, VT.
  • Employeed Four Sales Reps to work under and report directly to me.
  • Was responsible for a 14% increase in Sales during my first six months.
  • Opened up the following accounts which previously had not done business with Hillsdale in the previous two years.
  • Gavigans Home Furnishings, Big Sandy Superstore, Levins, Bethany Resorts, Furniture and More, and Crest Furniture.
  • Increased overall volume with our largest account in the Northeast (Boscovs) by 35%.

Direct of Merchandising and Marketing

Gavigans Home Furnishings
Linthicum, MD
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Was hired as a consulatant to the Owner of Gavigans.
  • Was responsible for overall merchandising and marketing for the company and its seven locations.
  • Was asked to do Sales Training at all locations and traveled daily between the seven locations.
  • Helped increase overall production in both Advertising, and Sales Performance.

Territory Sales Manager

Klaussner Furniture
Asheboro, NC
04.2015 - 08.2023
  • Started with the company as a Sub-Rep under the lead Rep in the territory.
  • Worked in building relationships and opening new Accounts.
  • Was voted 2016 Sales Associate of the Year.
  • Was Promoted to Lead Rep in the territory in June of 2018.
  • Hired a sub-rep to work under me and was responsible for a overall growth of 13% in a 5 year time period.
  • Worked with all major retail accounts in my designated area.
  • Johnny Janosik, Gavigans, Interiors, Boscovs, Bethany Resorts, Furniture and More, and Sofa Selections to just name a few.
  • Attended all High Point and Las Vegas Furtniture Markets.
  • Was placed on Klaussners Rep-Council in March of 2019.

General Manager/Buyer

Feceras Funriture
Reading, PA
07.1996 - 03.2015
  • Was Responsible for the overall production and day to day operations of three retail locations, and one centralized warehouse location.
  • Employeed over eighty five people and was responsible for the overall performance of all sales, and delivery personnel.
  • Bought all bedding products for all locations, and assisted in buying both upholstery and casegood products.
  • Was voted 2014 Young Retailer of the Year by the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reading Central Catholic
Reading, PA
01.2002

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • Relationship building
  • Negotiation skills
  • Customer service
  • Territory management
  • Goal setting
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Advertising coordination
  • Sales forecasting
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Named President of Exeter Youth Baseball and Softball, responsible for the well-being and growth of over 1800 kids during my tenure.
  • Balanced and maintained an operating budget of over $160,000 yearly with Exeter Youth Baseball and Softball.
  • Coached multiple teams in the Cal Ripken Pennsylvania State Championship Tournament.
  • Named Young Retailer of the year by the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association in 2014.
  • Named Sales Associate of the year by Klaussner Furniture in 2016.

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • President of Exeter Youth Baseball and Softball
  • District 9 Cal Ripken Commissioner
  • Travel Baseball Coach with the Berks County Bulls

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Buyer

Boscov's
12.2024 - Current

VP of Sales

HH2 Home
07.2024 - 12.2024

Regional Sales Manager

Hillsdale Furniture
10.2023 - 06.2024

Direct of Merchandising and Marketing

Gavigans Home Furnishings
08.2023 - 10.2023

Territory Sales Manager

Klaussner Furniture
04.2015 - 08.2023

General Manager/Buyer

Feceras Funriture
07.1996 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Reading Central Catholic

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