George Manley Email & Phone Number

Weston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Stockbridge, Ma, Us

As the Chief Executive Officer and president of the board, I am chief fiduciary for Souler Inc. I lead the full company execution and strategy, from top to bottom, including: company vision, company culture, fundraising initiatives, sales & marketing, product development, tech development, legal, P&L oversight, and personnel. Accomplishments include:*Raising over $4MM through Series Seed at a valuation of over $10MM*Completion of a $2MM tech build of the full SOULER platform*Created and executed plan, resulting in over 4000 influencer sign-ups and 300 premium-to-luxury brand sign-ups*Currently in talks with potential acquirers of our platform and IP

Stockbridge, Ma, Us

As the Chief Revenue Officer, I was responsible for the complete day-to-day operation and execution of the Souler Inc strategy, including: fundraising, sales, marketing, legal, P&L oversight, and personnel. Accomplishments include:*Establishment of board of directors and advisory board *Hired and manage industry-leading 15-member team*Promotion to CEO

Stockbridge, Ma, Us

Stockbridge, Ma, Us

#BUCHEIMER NYC is a premium leather goods brand focusing on bags and lifestyle accessories. Inspired by the original J.M. Bucheimer Co of 1884, #BUCHEIMER NYC launched it's first full collection for men and women in the Fall of 2016.

New York, New York, Us

As the Vice President of Brand Development, I was responsible for the RevCascade B2B enterprise sales strategy and execution with a focus on the engagement with our vendor brands. Accomplishments include:*Contract close with 146 premium-to-luxury brands in a 90-day period*Creation and execution of initial launch strategy for Souler.com, which resulting in over 30 published articles*Established a contracted sales and marketing team to facilitate above plan

New York, New York, Us

RevCascade is an automated platform that helps online retailers operate and scale their dropship programs. The RevCascade Marketplace is a network where brands and retailers discover one another to increase their dropship revenues.

TrailCross is a national wholesale sales agency with a focus on the fashion and outdoor specialty retail markets. We maintain an active account base of 400+ retail customers and prospects with over 1500 doors. Each selling season we attend national tradeshows, including: Liberty/Agenda/Capsule, WWD Magic/Project/Platform, Outdoor Retailer, and SIA. We also penetrate the regional selling markets through our network of contracted regional representatives.If your fashion or outdoor brand is looking for effective, consistent representation, or if you are a retailer who is interested in any of the brands we carry, please contact us. Please visit http://www.trailcross.com/brands/ for the current collections we represent.

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Priscilla of Boston, the largest couture bridal company in the United States for it's time. My responsibilities were the sales, marketing, and branding for the Priscilla of Boston global wholesale channel. Total financial responsibility - $7.0MM in annual sales and $750,000 in departmental expenses. Accomplishments:*Exceeded wholesale sales plan two consecutive market seasons.*Decreased customer debt by 53% in 12 months.*Formed new Priscilla of Boston international division.*Manage a team of 8 employees.*Executive liaison to product sourcing, design, and merchandising teams.

George Manley Enterprises was launched as a sales, marketing, and design consulting firm covering fashion and the business of apparel. This company formed through extensive relationships with suppliers, retailers, customers of the apparel trade, and the online marketing reach of ManleysMission.com. Accomplishments included:*Consulted for Jamestown Properties on marketing, leasing, and event planning.*Produced underwriting analysis for $110MM commercial mortgage purchase. *Negotiated fashion and food retail leases at the Chelsea Market – resulting in nearly $500,000 in annual rent.*Designed sales showroom and merchandised/priced apparel collections for Creare LLC.*Partnered with Sparkman & Stephens to create their first apparel collection.*Launched ManleysMission.com in 2008 to review the menswear industry and promote sartorial education.

New York, Ny, Us

My responsibilities included: management of all sales and marketing activity for the Brooks Brothers corporate division. I developed and managed the sales and expense planning for the division to ensure adherence to financial plan and margin growth. Accomplishments included:*Created $1.3 MM of organic growth through first 12-months of corporate apparel division. *Designed and implemented NBC Page Uniform Program, featured on the Today Show. *Developed Premier Heritage Uniform Program with Air Force Chief-of Staff.*Created global uniform program for St. Regis Hotels and Resorts.*Produced NYC staff apparel program for Tiffany & Co. *Facilitated and negotiated marketing/PR relationship with America’s Polo Cup.*Represented Brooks Brothers at MAGIC and other national apparel tradeshows.

Mason, Oh, Us

Managed a $3.2MM sales territory consisting of existing and prospective gaming, hospitality, and corporate uniform programs in New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania.*Ranked #3 in sales (out of 254) for the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean – as of Dec '05. *Ranked #1 in sales (out of 254) for the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean – as of June '05.*Ranked #1 in sales (out of 141) for the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean at close of FY’ 04.*President’s Club Winner, 2004 (awarded to top 10% of international sales staff).

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