David Esser Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Deer Park, New York, United States

U.S. | Puerto Rico | Canada

- Led a team of Van Heusen retail store managers, including 200 field managers and associates in seven states, that generated more than $24 million in sales.- Led and helped the retail sales team exceed its 2020/2021 sales targets while complying with COVID19 protocols and reducing payroll expenses.- Led the closing of the Van Heusen retail divisions's 24 stores in U.S.,Puerto Rico and Canada.- Negotiated the delivery logistics of store merchandise to maximize revenue and sell-through prior to store closings.- Closed stores with minimal merchandise adjustments and ahead of schedule.

Long Island | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Connecticut | Eastern Maryland | Western Mass.

- Oversaw four different divisions, including a team of more than 350 field managers and sales associates, that generated more than $35 million in annual sales.- Maintained and reduced costs by managing payroll, inventory, travel expenses, and store controllables.- Used internal social media channels to promote company initiatives and highlight individual store achievements.- Reported to and worked with division presidents and operation teams.- Worked as the co-partner to the senior visual manager on division floor sets. Presented the finished product to senior management, which directed that it be adopted by all stores.- Worked with the PVH corporate team to review pricing, presentation and the state of the industry.- Worked with store operations team to develop operational and backroom processes that improved productivity.- Led retail sales field teams, including helping them increase sales and improve productivity and operational efficiency.- Led realignments and reorganizations while constantly improving team morale and engagement.- Inducted into the PVH Corporation Retail Field Division Diamond Council for excellence in sales performance, operational compliance, and personnel development.

Long Island | New York City | Brooklyn | New Jersey

- Managed operations and sales for a contemporary men's, women's, children's clothier.- Established HR programs and initiatives that increased employee engagement and involvement.- Created uniform guidelines, policies, and procedures for all stores.- Created and implemented stockroom policies that increased efficiency and improved sales floor replenishment.

New York City, New York

- Managed operations for the first floor of the company's three floor flagship store that had $18 million in annual sales. Hired, trained, and mentored more than 60 associates, handled merchandising, and managed inventory.- Managed the store launch of a Karl Lagerfeld rollout/initiative.- Led weekly store visits for corporate leaders.

Long Island | New York City | Northern New Jersey

- District Sales Manager (September 2002 - February 2004). - Worked as the district sales manager for various Limited Brands stores, including: (1) its Structure store and (2) seven Express and Express for Men stores in New Jersey that generated $13 million in annual sales.- Store Manager (April 1999- September 2002)- Worked as the store manager for stores in Roosevelt Field, the World Trade Center, and the South Street Seaport. The Roosevelt Field store generated more than $5million in annual sales, the largest volume of any store.

Westbury, New York - The Source Mall

- Managed all store operations, including merchandising, human resources and payroll.

Long Island, New York

- Managed operations for stores with annual sales of $2 million - $10 million.- Opened Old Navy stores throughout Long Island, Connecticut, NJ, and California.- Worked closely with senior management to establish the brand and operations for this new division of Gap Inc.

Long Island, New York

- Managed multiple stores, including an outlet store with annual sales of $5 million. The store was transitioned to Gap Warehouse and eventually became one of the first Old Navy stores in the U.S.