Jared Seymour Email & Phone Number

• Responsible for Southwest Florida (Bradenton to Naples)• Achieve and exceed sales in all the product lines that Maui Jim and Zeal Optics represents.• Travel within the territory to sell and promote Maui Jim sunglasses and Zeal Optics. Grow sales and increase business by calling on accounts to carry out the Company's marketing plans and policies.• Maintain and increase the sales of Maui Jim sunglasses to accounts.• Develop key relationships with accounts.• Select clients for marketing that present the greatest potential for immediate and future sales.• Develop a call cycle for accounts.• Project a professional image to all classes of accounts while presenting company services and policies.• Inform management of developments that may affect the territory's economy or potential growth.• Effectively utilize literature and promotional material supplied by the Company.• Maintain and establish the necessary territory records and information required by management.• Enhance sales through influencing and motivating through effective training, communication and presentations skills

Orlando, Florida Area

• Build and maintain partnership with key account associates and management leaders to maximize business potential through in-store team efforts• Ensure Maui Jim merchandising standards are met, maintained and in accordance with company guidelines• Create, plan and execute in store trainings and events to promote retail sales and provide education to staff • Provide feedback from accounts to management team regarding store needs (e.g. market feedback, assortment, etc.)• Conduct field visitations to develop rapport, educate store employees and generate excitement about Maui Jim products, technology, and brand heritage• Perform event and training recaps with detailed photos and post-event/training wrap up reports using quantitative and qualitative measures

• Lead stores associates to deliver the brand story and customer experience through performance management• Demonstrate sound judgment in anticipating challenges, problem solving, and seeking the right resources to resolve issues• Forecast staffing needs accurately based on available information and schedules associates accordingly• Deliver the top key results by inspiring associates to provide the customer experience through developing associate competence and knowledge; and analyzing store financial data• Accurately forecast sales monthly, weekly and daily for the purpose of forecasting actual dollar cost to the store P&L, and adhering to hours guidelines• Establish clear team objectives and individual goals

Florida

• Store visits with Oakley accounts including: Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Bass Pro Shops, Department Stores, Finish Line, Champs. These visits focused on Oakley product knowledge and brand heritage• Host clinics, events, trainings about the features and benefits of Oakley• Act as contact for Account Field Managers for accounts in the Southeast territory • Created and managed Field Development website and calendar• Gather feedback from the field for Oakley corporate team• Built strong relationships with Luxottica Field Teams• Managed territory and tracked budget, including regional contests, travel, training, and account visits• Served as a mentor and coach to onboard and share best practices with new and fellow field reps. • Executed on go-to market for all new product launches within territory, including product training, lab readiness, and product ship dates

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Initially hired as Sales Associate and was promoted to Assistant Manager in 2000 and to Store Manager just three months later • Educated customers on the importance of sunglasses in eye protection• Oversaw daily store operations and delivered exemplary customer service and sales• Hired and trained new associates and managers for various regional locations• Coached and developed associates to achieve store and individual goals• Was responsible for maintaining proper Sunglass Hut merchandising standards• Traveled extensively to act on behalf of Regional Manager

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Coordinated “Gators on the Go”, a University of Florida walking initiative promoting active lifestyles on campus• Contributed to creation of marketing strategies to enhance program and facility awareness, and increased facility membership and program participation• Performed risk assessments and fitness evaluations for new and existing members, provided training on equipment use, and developed exercise and wellness programs

Master'S Degree, Health Science Education

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Science Education