Matt Sims Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Vermont Area

Peterborough, NH

• Responsible for the product development process for all EMS brand equipment including backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, travel gear, and accessories.
• Simultaneously managed multiple projects on different timelines from initial brief through concept ideation, prototype evaluation, spec pack creation, and production.
• Developed spec packs in Adobe Illustrator and PLM for handoff to manufacturing partners..
• Evaluated all prototypes and communicated comments and revisions to vendors.
• Performed regular product testing, in the lab and the field, to ensure that all products meet or exceed EMS quality standards. Communicated results and found solutions to problems.
• Worked closely with partners in sourcing, design, merchandising, and marketing to develop and execute product strategy.

Peterborough, NH

• Managed the flow of product for the Climb, Paddle, Ski, and Snowshoe product categories.
• Allocated product to maintain appropriate inventory levels across 70+ stores.
• Worked closely with Product Managers to build product assortments by store.
• Analyzed sales trends and sell through and reacted to maximize sales, margin and turn.
• Maintained relationships with store teams and used their feedback to optimize assortments.

Niskayuna, NY

• Drove business by focusing on key product categories with opportunity for growth.
• Finished fiscal 2009 #1 in the company as a percent of our sales plan and last year sales.
• Doubled store contribution goals by improving sales while reducing operational costs.
• Created an energized team environment that made for a fun and productive work environmentfor staff as well as a positive shopping experience for our customers.

Rochester, NY

Niskayuna, NY

Niskayuna, NY