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NICK GAUDREAU

Belmar,NJ

Summary

Tenacious, results driven sales representative in the outdoor industry. Currently serving as Principal Rep and Territory Manager for SMITH Optics, Suncloud, Blenders Eyewear for Long Island NY, NYC, Eastern PA, growing specialized dealers in Snow, Surf, Fish, Bike and Optical channels.


Highly motivated sales professional driving growth through targeted sales strategies and exceptional customer service. Supports sell-in and sell-through with retailers through developing relationships with buyers and sales floor associates, conduct clinics and education of brand to retailers, in-store activations and events, and an overall unmatched level of service to the dealer.


Current member of the EWSRA. Exhibits new products to retailers at the EWSRA January Mart, Kalahari, NJ, and On Snow Demo at Stratton Resort, Vermont. Attends WSM, Surf Expo, ICAST national trade shows.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

SMITH Optics
11.2023 - Current
  • Successfully grew total business between all channels 11% YOY.
  • Consult with buyers regarding sales programs, including product selection, ordering, and inventory control of all products.
  • Analyze sell-in vs sell-through reports to ensure accounts have best assortment of inventory on hand in retail setting.
  • Promotion of sales contests from brand with ENDVR program
  • Seek out creative opportunities to grow brand awareness in retail environment through in store build outs, window graphics, display upgrades, etc.
  • Support retailers' events, tent sales, customer appreciation days, etc with attendance and/or GWP.
  • Conduct site visits to existing accounts to ensure product properly merchandised and hold trainings to staff.
  • Prospect region looking for new opportunities to grow business across all channels.

Sales Sub-Representative (Tristan Raynes)

Costa Del Mar, Olukai, Melin, Nomadix
05.2022 - 09.2023

• Consulted with sales, media, and marketing representatives to obtain information on products or services and discuss style and length of advertising copy.

• Quarterly account visits to verify that the product is presented correctly, and in the best interest of the account and supplier (Costa, Olukai, Melin, Nomadix)

• Attended and marketed products at various events, such as the Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and Newport International Boat Show, Newport, Rhode Island, to promote each supplier and local retail accounts.

• Educated and promoted supplier products to customers and retail employees.

• Continued to promote the purchase of supplier goods in accordance with current market demand.

Bartender

Bonnet Shores Beach Club
05.2018 - 09.2023
  • Served bar and restaurant patrons ordered drinks, including beer, wine, liqueurs, and mixed beverages in a fast-paced working environment, securing 1.95M in total liquor sales for the summer season (2023) and clearing $30,000 in liquor sales on single days
  • Kept the bar area safe, clean, and well-stocked throughout each working shift
  • Rang up customers on POS system and the accompanying credit card reader

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Business

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Strategic negotiations
  • Event coordination
  • New account development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Rapport building
  • Merchandising

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

SMITH Optics
11.2023 - Current

Sales Sub-Representative (Tristan Raynes)

Costa Del Mar, Olukai, Melin, Nomadix
05.2022 - 09.2023

Bartender

Bonnet Shores Beach Club
05.2018 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - General Business

San Diego State University
NICK GAUDREAU