Eric Simons Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Plainfield, Indiana, United States

• Purchasing all domestic goods, corrugated, and hardware needed for production of Schutt and VICIS football helmets• Sourcing raw materials from new suppliers to find cost savings while maintaining acceptable quality standards• Leading sourcing of hardware VMI program to minimize shrinkage of key hardware components• Working with key parties around plant to assure each department has everything necessary to maximize productivity• Led RFQ for new corrugated supplier, sourcing best delivered price and saving company over $230,000 based on year over year usage

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Oversaw entire Pro Sports purchasing team, consisting of 6 Buyers and 8 Program Coordinators• Worked with Buyers to build best product assortments while staying within established budgets for each account• Built relationships with key contacts to ensure partner satisfaction by collaborating on custom products• Trained two new Buyers on Legends Global Merchandise standard practices and procedures

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Forecasted demand needs by analyzing sales reports from past seasons to maximize sales and properly maintain inventory levels• Planned product assortment in stores and working with store managers to maximize sales• Monitored market trends to keep product line fresh and current• Worked with vendors to develop custom products to differentiate product assortment from competitors

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Managed and trained a Program Coordinator• Oversaw purchasing and inventory management of over 60% of entire team’s budget• Collaborated with partners to ensure their vision is delivered and product assortment fits their brand• Built strong relationships with vendors while negotiating best pricing and increasing sales margins

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Assisted in development of product line in official stadium, mall, and online stores of the Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Redskins• Purchased jerseys, hats, and novelties as needed for Vikings, Titans, and Redskins to provide fans with current and popular merchandise while maximizing revenue• Merchandised official online stores to display best-selling merchandise while maximizing revenue• Managed personalized jersey program to guarantee maximum revenue and customer satisfaction• Worked with vendors to ensure on-time arrival of merchandise for product launch-dates

Houston, Texas, United States

• Sold full, half, and partial season ticket plans, as well as groups and suites for individual games• Placed 50 sales calls daily to individual game buyers and businesses in an attempt to generate new revenue • Utilized Salesforce CRM to develop and grow all current and potential client’s accounts• Prospected new business by utilizing LinkedIn and other social media websites for social selling• Planned, marketed, and executed largest group sale among Inside Sales class, bringing out 65 fans and generating $3,275 of revenue for University of Kentucky Alumni Night• Developed relationships with current customers, ensuring renewals for following season and generating referrals for new business

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Sustained inventory levels by running and analyzing inventory and sales reports• Worked closely with the Team Reps and LPMs to assist and manage the marketing orders from each team• Entered and maintained orders for all NCAA and MLS Team Services business utilizing internal programs• Created NCAA and MLS shipping reports and communicated information to supervisors and managers daily• Created interactive maps using data from Excel spreadsheets showing visual displays of the hometowns of all adidas-sponsored athletes to assist in efforts of Team Sales Representatives

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Created Excel database of leads for sales team by making over 100 sales calls and gauging interest of potential customers• Implemented community engagement strategies with local fan base by meeting fans at festivals and setting up traveling youth hockey program