OLIVIER HUTTINOT
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Sales and business development professional with over 20 years of experience in wholesale and retail operations. Adept at driving brand awareness, expanding customer bases, and increasing sales volume. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills, trend forecasting, and managing large client accounts. Seeking new challenges to leverage expertise in sales, production coordination, and strategic partnerships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
National Account Manager & Production Coordinator
American Stitch
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed and grew sales across national and international chains, specialty stores, and online retailers
- Oversaw full production lifecycle, including creative direction, fabric selection, sampling, and distribution
- Coordinated logistics, ensuring on-time delivery through close monitoring of shipments and troubleshooting delays
- Collaborated with third-party vendors for labeling, hang tags, and ticket production, maintaining high standards of quality control
Northeast Account Manager
RP55/AKOO
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed 80+ accounts, driving sales growth by expanding distribution channels and establishing new customer relationships
- Coordinated product presentations and assortment plans with buyers, achieving quarterly and seasonal sales targets
- Collaborated cross-functionally with finance and operations to ensure smooth credit, shipping, and booking processes
Northeast Account Manager
LRG
07.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed 85-90 accounts, focusing on surf/skate, streetwear, and urban chains, increasing market share in the Northeast region
- Identified upsell opportunities for retail locations, increasing order value and improving client relationships
- Coordinated and attended trade shows, effectively promoting new collections and fostering brand visibility
Partner/National & Regional Sales Executive/Public Information Officer
The Brothers Brooks, LLC
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Co-founded and managed national sales strategy for street boutique and chain retailers
- Led branding and merchandising initiatives, positioning the company for growth
- Authored press releases, mission statements, and brand biographies, increasing brand recognition
Brand Manager/National Sales Representative
Subscript/Triple5Soul
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Led brand re-categorization efforts and adjusted distribution strategies to align with a new product direction
- Worked closely with the design team to develop new collections, and initiated strategic product collaborations
- Contributed to the 555-Soul 20th Anniversary collection, increasing brand visibility
National Sales Representative
Goldspun07
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed 100 high-end street boutique accounts, successfully expanding the brand's national presence
- Implemented a five-delivery sales calendar, optimizing inventory management and sales tracking
- Delivered compelling presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the unique value proposition of our products and services.
- Conducted comprehensive product training sessions for clients, ensuring optimal usage and customer satisfaction.
Account Manager/Sales Representative
Massive Revolution
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Managed 150+ accounts across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, driving growth within specialty chains
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful rollout campaigns and product placements, contributing to sales growth
- Worked closely with merchandising teams to finalize collections based on sales projections
Assistant Manager/Human Resources/Salesman/Visual Merchandiser
Adidas Originals
11.2002 - 04.2006
- Supervised a team of 30 to exceed sales goals, enhancing store performance and customer service
- Conducted product knowledge sessions and visual merchandising training for staff
- Managed employee evaluations, fostering a high-performance team environment
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Valley Forge Military College
Wayne, PA06.1998
Media Arts Concentration -
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1996
Skills
- Account Management
- Sales Growth
- Retail Merchandising
- Wholesale Merchandising
- Brand Development
- Brand Strategy
- Trend Forecasting
- Product Development
- Logistics Coordination
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Client Relationship Management
- B2B Sales
Familiarity
- Familiar with trend forecasting tools
- Retail software platforms & reporting
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
National Account Manager & Production Coordinator
American Stitch
05.2022 - 12.2023
Northeast Account Manager
RP55/AKOO
04.2018 - 06.2019
Northeast Account Manager
LRG
07.2012 - 04.2018
Partner/National & Regional Sales Executive/Public Information Officer
The Brothers Brooks, LLC
01.2009 - 07.2012
Brand Manager/National Sales Representative
Subscript/Triple5Soul
04.2008 - 12.2008
National Sales Representative
Goldspun07
07.2007 - 04.2008
Account Manager/Sales Representative
Massive Revolution
04.2006 - 04.2007
Assistant Manager/Human Resources/Salesman/Visual Merchandiser
Adidas Originals
11.2002 - 04.2006
Media Arts Concentration -
Brooklyn Technical High School
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Valley Forge Military College
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