Kyle Sumner Email & Phone Number

Alhambra, Ca, Us

Singapore, Sg

Los Angeles, California, Us

Chatsworth, California, Us

Communicated client wants & needs regarding merchandise production, including webstore development. Worked within each client’s individual budget, determinedbest cost of goods and suggested retail price to maximize sales. Developed and actuated promotional calendar for each client for each quarter.— Prepared sales orders for merchandise, with concern for cost of goods, art fees, and any shipping fees— Reached out to clients with recommendations for merchandise line(s) to coincide with upcoming releases/tours— Compiled client feedback and revision notes on design decks and submitted to internal team, with established deadlines— Managed sales orders and client invoices within Quickbooks

South Barrington, Il, Us

Represented many of the top natural brands in the industry including Andalou, Burt’s Bees, Charlotte’s Web, DERMA E, Hydro Flask, Vega, and Vital Proteins. Worked daily in the field, calling on independent and chain grocery stores in a territory covering from Palm Desert to Malibu. Implemented promotional calendars per quarter/year for each brand and retailer. Negotiated new placement discounts for product launches and void fills, being responsible for brands being sold at contacted accounts.— Averaged $50k per month in sales, $600k in sales annually— Submitted between 75 to 100 sales orders per week— Responsible for expanding availability of brands in covered territory— Key accounts: Erewhon, Clark’s Nutrition, Jensen’s, Rainbow Acres— Worked with product distributors including KeHe and UNFI

Growth of highest sales department in top selling store.Placing orders both from Natures Best and direct orders for 15+ brands.Customer assistance both with knowledge of store/products and organization of store.

Austin, Texas, Us

Startup company based in Austin, Texas with main focus being dehydrated snacks. Sole representative of the brand in California, acting as the face of the brand. Closed sales in the field to enter new markets and gain expanded placement. Assisted with brand’s social media growth.— Growth of brand in market from 20 stores to 100+— Coordinated 10-20 product demonstrations per week— Managed two brand ambassadors, coordinating their schedules — Facilitated 3 west coast tradeshows per year