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