Jim Bryant Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Az

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Scottsdale, Az

• Increased sales during my tenure from $22 million in 2008 to $52 million at the end of 2015• Refocused and rebranded entire product line which led to increased sales and an increase of market share by 7 points• Brand visionary accountable for the overall creative direction of the brand including product roadmaps, digital content, and product development.For Fender Acoustics I developed and implemented the global three-year strategy plans for sales and marketing and monitored the budgets and forecasts for accuracy and approval to the executive management team. I was accountable for traditional and digital content including email blasts, social media, online advertising, product videos, and magazine advertising. Worked with web team to initiate innovative new direction for Fender Acoustics on Fender.com that included creative strategic direction, website flow, and organization in an agile environment.I traveled extensively to our factories in the United States and Asian overseas manufacturing partners to help relationship building, negotiate pricing, improve quality, and work on new products. I also worked with direct reports to enhance their development skills and was a key leader in the S&OP process for my product line. I was also responsible for competitive analysis which led to new products and worked with key stakeholders such as R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to initiate and launch these products globally and to our B2B partners via our direct dealer network including independent and national chain accounts.

Scottsdale, Az

* Increased sales from $15 million in 2003 to $22 million in 2008* Effectively Coordinated on time deliveries of product with purchasing, planning, and factories * Established new product and executed yearly business plan on time and efficiently

Scottsdale, Az

* Increased sales from $12 million in 2001 to $20 million in 2003* Organized with factory monthly planning and purchasing of product to ensure on time delivery to customers* Composed content and creative direction of sales catalog to ensure maximum exposure for company directives

Scottsdale, Az

* Fender Salesman of the Year, 1999* Serviced music retailers by engaging them directly and providing outstanding customer service * Coordinated and collaborated efforts with outside sales force to provide the best coverage in order impact sales and distribution