João Marcelo Meyer

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Managing Partner - Sales and Marketing @ Marketcraft E2E consulting
São Paulo, Brazil
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São Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
About João Marcelo Meyer

• Sales & Marketing Senior Executive with 20+ years of experience in several markets of LATAM & proven track record of driving sales results, maximizing profits and improving working relationships for multinationals. • Background in consumer goods, Marketing, Retail & Wholesale channels, working for leading companies such as ADIDAS, Nike, Walmart and VF Corp.• Strategic planning for several business segments with deep experience in Go to Market execution.• Expertise in Brand Management, Sales, Direct to Consumer, Merchandising & P&L management.• Experienced in Category Management, Brand Comms, Pricing, Trade Marketing, Sports Marketing, market and channel development.• Also experienced in Digital Transformation, Real Estate Strategy and Merge & Acquisitions.• Seasoned negotiator with a deep knowledge in contract development framework.• Bachelor’s degree in business, with specialization in Business Management and MBA in International Commerce• Large international exposure, with local and regional scopes, including projects in the USA, Europe and Asia. • Native Portuguese, fluent English and advanced Spanish.

João Marcelo Meyer's Current Company Details
Marketcraft E2E consulting

Marketcraft E2E Consulting

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Managing Partner - Sales and Marketing
São Paulo, Brazil
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João Marcelo Meyer Work Experience Details
  • Marketcraft E2E Consulting
    Managing Partner - Sales And Marketing
    Marketcraft E2E Consulting
    São Paulo, Brazil
  • Adidas
    Cmo | Sr Director - Marketing
    Adidas Apr 2022 - Jun 2024
    Sao Paulo, Brasil
    • Responsible for Brand Comms, Categories, Sports Mkt, GTM and Trade Marketing. Report to President and leading of 57 people.• Accomplishments: FY22 (YoY): +24% | FY23 (YoY): +9% | FY24 (YTD): +17%; Kantar 2024: #1 in Awareness, Consideration and Intention; Market share: +1.6pp in 12 months. • Redesigned GTM process, led by Brand, maximizing execution of category vision at the point of sale. • Planned & executed WC22 plan, using the ball (Al Rhyla), as the main point of connection with consumers – ST% @85% Full Price. Together with CUFA, transformed 8 communities in BR with revamped FB courts. • Deployed Running Category Offense led by new segmentation & local for local production, gaining +3pp in market share at the top and bottom of the product pyramid.• Designed new Lifestyle Calendar of campaigns, shifting communications from products to platforms, deploying low profile trend (Samba) in Brazil and gaining +4pp in market share in the past 12 months.• Invested in Gen Z engagement, elevating the most important moments of Sports, Lifestyle & D&I.• Built a digital influencers portfolio with deep connection to lifestyle & wide reach of target consumers (120M).• Delivered World Cup 22, Rio Marathon 22/23 and Lolla 2023 having adidas as the most remembered Brand. • Sports Mkt: built a under 20-year-old portfolio of athletes to build momentum for Olympics 24 and WC 26.• Renegotiated and renewed CR Flamengo contract until December 2029.• Opened 2 Brand Experience Stores (Rio and Sao Paulo).
  • Adidas
    Sr Director Dtc
    Adidas Feb 2019 - Apr 2022
    Brazil
    Responsible for E-Commerce, Franchise and Factory Outlets. Reporting to President and leading 33 people in the office and 780 in stores.• Accomplishments (YoY) Net Sales: FY19: +22% | FY20: +27% | FY21: +33%.• Shifted E-commerce business to a Full Price model, gaining 17pp in Full Price share in 2 years.• Accelerated app share from 5% to 20% decreasing dependency of investments to generate E-com traffic.• Elevated Digital channel share to 62% of DTC to compensate store closures during Pandemic.• Launched WhatsApp sales, reaching up to 4.2% of revenues generated in Bricks and Mortar.• Redesigned Franchise footprint, closing underperforming doors and expanding in the tier 1 & 2 locations.• Implemented Factory Outlet Assortment, elevating productivity, experience and profitability of the business. • Opened 30 doors in 30 months (24 Franchise + 6 outlets).• Increased 15pp in e-NPS during Pandemic, thru engagement and communication initiatives.
  • Vans
    Managing Director - Central & South America
    Vans Mar 2017 - Feb 2019
    Central & South America
    Responsible for South and Central America Countries, reporting to Lifestyle SVP and leading 63 people in 2 different offices (Sao Paulo and Santiago). • Accomplishments (YoY): FY18: +52% Net Sales; 9.6% Ebitda | FY19: +40% Net Sales; 14.1% Ebitda. • Ramp up Brazil business through an integrated market penetration plan, taking it to profitability in 2 years.• Launched Chile business reaching 22% bottom line in the first year of operations.• Renegotiated distributors contracts, guaranteeing investments to foster sustainable growth based on 3Y plan per country, channel and partners – anchored by mutual agreements.• Implemented GTM process in the Region.• Developed and executed Strategic Brand Development Plan in the region gaining 4pp of awareness in 2 years.• Launched Vans.com in Brazil and Chile reaching 10% share of business in 12 months.• Opened 10 VANS Stores in 18 months (Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia).• Implemented weekly S&OP, helping Supply to get a substantial level of accuracy and Inventory control.• Expanded level of communication with Staff and supporting team, gaining 20pp of e-NPS in 18 months.
  • Ápice Brasil
    Board Member
    Ápice Brasil Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
    Sao Paulo
    Board member of APICE - Sporting Goods Brazilian Association
  • Nike
    Sr Director - Direct To Consumer | Digital & Bricks
    Nike Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
    Brazil
    Responsible for Nike.com | Brand Experiences | Nike Stores | Nike Factory Stores. Reporting to president and leading 43 people in the office and over than 800 in stores.• Accomplishments (YoY): FY16: +14% Net Sales; 26% Ebitda.• Responsible for Direct-to-Consumer business: Nike.com | Brand Experiences | Nike Stores | Nike Factory Stores.• Shifted Nike.com platform to a premium model, increasing double digit sales growth and 550 bps in margin.• Refitted Brand Experience Doors into new exclusive concepts (Nike Ipanema & Nike Copacabana).• Reset Nike Stores Gross to Net Plan (Shipments/Cancels/Returns/Net Sales), increasing efficiencies in 80%.• Accelerated Outlet expansion & implemented a profitable business model, with Merch Planning & Allocation.• Developed & Executed Integrated Marketplace Development plan for the Olympics – RIO16.• Designed Omni-channel strategy for the entire territory.
  • Nike
    Market Development Director
    Nike Sep 2012 - Feb 2015
    São Paulo, Brazil
    • Accomplishments (YoY): FY13 +33% | FY14: +37% | FY15: +30% Net Sales• Developed strategic alliances with wholesale MB partners to elevate and develop the marketplace targeting WC14 and RIO 16• Mapped and developed investment tiers based on city demographics and consumer profile.• Implemented Planning Center of Excellence | POS info & reporting of ST of 65% of the marketplace.• Created and executed 3-year marketplace development plan (Territory / Category / City and Partner level) • Developed and implemented consumer assortments by segment, focused on productivity & profitability per SQFT.• Executed 21 stores in stores, 3 Digital Stores and 60 corners in Wholesale Partners in 18 months.
  • Nike
    Gm Of Nike Stores
    Nike Aug 2011 - Sep 2012
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Accomplishments (YoY): FY12: +25% in Net Sales; 11% in Ebitda delivered to partners• Responsible for Nike Stores BU: Sales, Planning, Merchandise, Operations and Partner Relationship.• Improved most KPIs of the business (Comp, Sell Thru, RTVs, Cancel Rates) thru a better planning process and sharper Direct Assortments focused on most productive categories of the business.• Developed & Implemented Operational Playbooks to all partners.• Opened the first Brand Experience of the Emerging Markets – Nike Ipanema (Rio).
  • Walmart
    Divisional Merchandise Manager - Apparel
    Walmart May 2010 - Aug 2011
    Brazil
    • Responsible for US$ 250M turnover | Accomplishments (YoY) | 2010: +9,2% Net Sales | +15,2% Gross Margin.• Strategic Commercial Annual Planning.• Reengineered Planning and Development Processes, Re-designed Organization. • P&L, Forecast and Budget Management.
  • Walmart
    Department Manager - Ladies Apparel
    Walmart Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
    São Paulo E Região, Brasil
    Women’s Division• Accomplishments (YoY) 2009: +23,5% in Net Sales; +19,5% in Gross Margin.• Merchandise Planning, Product Development, Sourcing & Negotiation (Local & Imported).• P&L Management, Performance Analysis, Allocation and Store Follow up.• Project Leader of Walmart Buying & Merchandise Management – All Soft lines.
  • Walmart
    Sr. Product Manager - Apparel
    Walmart May 2006 - Feb 2009
    Men’s Division• Planning, Product Development, Positioning, Pricing and Negotiation (Local & Imported).• Accomplishments (YoY): 2006: +13,5% Net Sales | +10% Gross Margin; 2007: +7,2% Net Sales | +8% Gross Margin; 2008: +9,7% Net Sales | +19% Gross Margin
  • C&A
    Product Manager - Apparel
    C&A Jun 2001 - May 2006
    Brazil
    • Accomplishments YoY (U$45 M Turnover): 2004 +18% | 2005: +5% in Sales• Strategic Product Plan & Execution | Product Development, Negotiation, Positioning, Pricing & Communication
  • Merril Lynch
    Intern
    Merril Lynch Feb 2000 - Jul 2000
    San Diego - Ca
    Internship Program - Asset Management
  • Compugraf
    Logistics Analyst
    Compugraf 1996 - 1999
  • Associados Ort & Auditores Independentes
    Consultor Trainee
    Associados Ort & Auditores Independentes May 1995 - Jul 1996
    Sao Paulo, Brazil

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João Marcelo Meyer's current role is Managing Partner - Sales and Marketing.

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João Marcelo Meyer attended Fundação Dom Cabral, Fgv - Fundação Getulio Vargas, University Of California San Diego, Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo.

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