Jonathan Weisberg Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

• Manufacturer’s Representative for Apparel & Textile Factories Including:
• Polar Fleece – Textiles & Apparel
• Soft Shell – Textiles & Apparel
• Performance Technologies – Knitwear
• Technical (Synthetic) Wovens – Outerwear & Outdoor
• Intimate Apparel – Textiles, Accessories & Apparel

Sharon, MA, US

Managed a team of 10 associates who developed, forecasted, manufactured, and shipped outerwear and activewear for the promotional products market. Product categories include woven jackets, polar fleece, sweatshirts, rainwear, and teamwear. Top line achievements in FY 2006 include sales growth of 10% vs. budget of 5%; gross margin increased by 300 basis.

Established US sales office for Asian textile and apparel manufacturer. Opened up 12 new accounts including La Senza, Carole Hochman, Pajamagram, Jessica London Catalog, and Jones New York. Generated sales of over $2.0 million in year one and $5.0 million in year 2. Sales exceeded plan by 25%. Gross margin was 15% and exceeded plan by 500 basis points

Launched a radically new comfort technology for women’s high heels. Responsible for creating and managing all elements of a start-up business including strategic planning, product development, sales, brand marketing, operations, budgeting, accounting, investor relations, and fund-raising. Hired and collaborated with a team of over 50 people including.

Trondheim, Trondelag, NO

Grew the sales of a start-up intimate apparel importer to $52.0 million (wholesale) from zero in the first 4 years of operation with a 20% gross margin. Company was profitable in its second year of operation.VP Business & Strategic Planning (1995 – 1997)VP Operations, VP Production (1991 - 1995)Production Manager (1990 – 1991)

Milford, MA, US

* Generated sales of over $2.0 million by creating a new export division for promotional products.* Sourced a wide variety of promotional products including T-Shirts, hats, bags, gifts and accessories.

Boston, MA, US

Managed and sourced a $50.0 million multi-line apparel business. Saved over a $1.0 million in operating expenses by closing down unprofitable product classifications and vendors.

Columbus, Ohio, US

Product Manager, Victoria’s Secret Stores & Catalog (1984 – 1987)* Grew the Victoria’s Secret business to $13.0 million (20% over budget) in 3 years with a 25% market share and the highest gross margin percentage in the company.* Project leader in a landmark case challenging U.S. Custom’s classifications. The favorable ruling resulted in the savings of.

Account Manager, International Division

Mba, International Business

Bs, Business - Marketing