Steve Gallagher

• Manage team of 12 direct reports for young mens and boy's denim/apparel brand
• Developed a strong following with both department and better specialty stores. Key accounts include Burlington, Ross, Citi Trends, It's Fashion and TJX.
• Continue to successfully exceeded order ship expectation by collaborating with design to identify market trends that drive revenue growth
• Spearheaded expansion into new territories which resulted in a 85% increase in sales in just 6 month

Created SMU programs with key accounts

• Manage department inventory through reorder targets, key strategies and initiatives to drive net sales

• .Developed core sales strategies fueling revenue and profit growth
• Expanded boys assortment contributing to 25% growth
• Oversee team performance, recruitment and training

Launched young mens street wear brand in all aspects inclusive of:
• Collaboration with label name, packaging , look books, product, design
• Responsible for hiring sales team
• Created merchandising plan inclusive of : sku plan, fabric assortment plan, color and inspiration approval, managed final selection of product
• Developed strategic sales plans, account targets, price structure, delivery schedule
• Preview line and merchandising/product strategy with key retailers such as Ross, Burlington, Citi Trends, It's Fashion, Jimmy Jazz, VIM, Forman Mills.
• Grew sales from 0 to 30 Million in 4.5 years increased account base 22- 32 % year over year

• Product development- researched new fabrics and techniques for design to implement. Traveled to China to insure production, research new trends, print techniques

• Managed 2 Divisions – M07 - young mens apparel, NBA outerwear.

• Led team of 8 independent salesmen, created and implemented sales strategy's , account targets and territory goals to drive revenue growth
• Established strong relationship with Burlington Coat Factory, It's fashion, Beall's outlet, Citi Trends, Hamricks, Gabriel Brothers
• Increase sales volume 32% year over year.
• Collaborated with design on assortment plan and brand direction