Benjamin Edwards Email & Phone Number

I’m a dynamic, results-driven, Product and Marketing executive, passionate about driving brand growth with compelling products and meaningful partnerships. I take "diamond in the rough" ideas, work the edges, and make them shine.As a creative leader, brand builder, and lifelong learner, I’ve driven transformative growth by merging consumer-centered insights with corporate purpose to inspire and mobilize teams for success. My career highlights include spearheading iconic product collaborations and programs such as PRODUCT (RED), Hurley H2O, and Nike Sustainable Innovation.I specialize in creating stategies that fuel brand growth, product innovations, and consumer engagement.PRODUCT & MERCHANDISING ✦ Directed multitiered product lines including footwear, apparel and equipment ✦ Orchestrated Premium Collabs and Innovation as product incubatorsBRAND STRATEGY ✦ Created frameworks and implemented new brand concepts that excite and delight consumers ✦ Developed sports marketing programing with 4x social media reach and impactCONSUMER INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS ✦ Led Digital Transformation initiatives creating ecosystems for insights and marketplace activities ✦ Created digital products / apps focusing on consumer behavior and membership opportunitiesTEAM LEADERSHIP ✦ Managed diverse teams with authenticity and positive inspiration ✦ Successfully hired and promoted teammates at all levels of organizationWHERE WE ARE HEADED…I love a good adventure and a good challenge, so I see exciting things in our industry’s future. Everything is moving faster and becoming more technical. The success of companies will hinge more and more on their use of data and analytics, but creativity and consumer inspiration are still paramount. Those who successfully merge Brand, Product, and Purpose through the eyes-of-the-customer, will be the ones who stay ahead.

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  Portland State University - School Of Business

  Advertising Management & Marketing Strategy