Jarrod Hale Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

New York, Ny, Us

As a part of Candy Digital, I enabled the optimization of Candy’s marketplace platform as well as the production of NFT products for a variety of business partnerships spanning the sports & entertainment industries.• Co-produced Candy's agile product & platform roadmap, which aligned with the company's goals to create next-generation NFT products as well as revealed future opportunities through consumer trend research to improve platform usability & experience.• Collaborated with Engineering, UX/UI Design, Business Dev/Ops, & Marketing teams to conceive, scope, & deliver engaging NFT experiences for Candy's fanbase.• Developed & implemented mitigation strategies for potential business risks to prioritize new work while balancing tech debt & platform investment.

Beaverton, Or, Us

Throughout my time in Nike Sportswear I oversaw the curation & global business portfolio of iconic shoe models such as the Air Vapormax, Air Max 270, & other models that accounted for billions in global sales annually.• Led cross-functional collaboration from initial product planning/brief to go-to-market with Design, Development, Brand Marketing, Sales, & Merchandising teams at a global as well as a regional level.• Created & launched a three-year product roadmap which outlined future innovation projects, consumer trend insights, as well as defined relevant sport & cultural moments for product campaigns.• Coached & mentored a team of product managers helping them develop their product management & marketing skillsets.

Beaverton, Or, Us

While in Nike Running I led a team of product managers & oversaw a multi-million product portfolio as well as overhauled the three year innovation process & roadmap to drive sustainable long-term growth.• Supervised the seasonal product line planning process and integrated the three-year innovation roadmap to accelerate the time to market for relevant products.• Streamlined product & innovation briefings by refocusing on consumer needs & insights, rather than following marketplace aesthetic trends.

Beaverton, Or, Us

While a part of Nike Basketball I collaborated with NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, & Anthony Davis to design & launch shoes that broadened each athlete's global brand while generating hundreds of millions in annual global sales.• Created & implemented a multi-year business strategy that resulted in a more edited product line, increased margin profitability, & expanded global market share.• Generated an additional 20% in annual sales for Kobe Bryant & LeBron James brands through the development & implementation of athlete brand architecture strategies.

Beaverton, Or, Us

In my time with Nike Product Operations I closely collaborated with Product Management, Development, Merchandising, & Sales to maintain accurate & up-to-date global product line information in a variety of internal systems.• Conducted data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for product line improvements, including pricing and SKU count, & offered recommendations for future product strategies.• Pioneered seasonal & annual reports that informed decision-making across all levels of the organization, from portfolio management to marketplace adoption, to profitability.

Beaverton, Or, Us

As a Nike Team Sports Senior Account manager, I outfitted teams in sport-relevant footwear & apparel, working closely with Division II & III college equipment managers, Nike sales reps, and top high school programs along the east coast.• Managed a portfolio of Division II & III colleges, high schools, and national tournaments that drove sales of Nike Team sport-specific footwear, apparel, and equipment.• Streamlined the customer experience for equipment managers and athletic directors by managing and shipping orders for footwear, custom uniforms, and equipment, ensuring on-time delivery and exceeding satisfaction goals.• Collaborated effectively with a team of Nike Sales Representatives to develop winning sales strategies and achieve regional growth objectives.

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

As a Regional Key Account Manager I managed all aspects of the account lifecycle, from order placement and fulfillment to fostering strategic partnerships. I acted as a cross-functional bridge between internal departments to ensure seamless operations and optimize order efficiency, maximizing customer satisfaction.• Managed a strategic portfolio of eight key accounts across the footwear and apparel industry, that included Zumiez, PacSun, Shoe Pavilion, as well as parts of the NBA. • Secured and maintained long-term client relationships through effective communication, proactive problem-solving, and exceeding customer expectations.• Utilized SAP for 90% of account management activities, ensuring accurate and efficient order processing and fulfillment.

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

As a Strategic Account Manager I managed accounts within the adidas team and soccer retail space. Leveraging strong communication and collaboration skills, I fostered strategic partnerships to drive order efficiency and achieve optimal sales performance.• Managed a portfolio of adidas team and soccer retail dealer accounts, driving order placement and maintenance through phone and web-based integration systems.• Proactively identified and resolved potential roadblocks throughout the order fulfillment process, ensuring timely delivery to clients.• Acted as a key liaison between internal departments (Marketing, Sourcing, Sales) to streamline order processing and maximize efficiency.

Business/Marketing

Design Management