Marc Diamant Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

London, England, Gb

• As a key member of Skip Hop’s sales team, I spent a decade developing and managing many of the company’s most important accounts, driving sales growth, profitability and product and category expansion through partnership, solution-based selling and strategic business planning.• Played an instrumental role growing overall Skip Hop brand sales 1500% in 10 years, as the business developed from a start-up into a leading global baby brand. Skip Hop was acquired in 2017 by Carter’s (NYSE: CRI), one of the foremost public companies in the industry.• Developed and managed short and long-term forecasts, customer business plans and inventory models to support the strategic needs of accounts as well as the overall goals of Skip Hop and Carter’s.• Expanded Target from an on-line only account into a chain-wide, all-store, multi-category business that drove 400% sales growth in four years. • Developed omni-channel marketing and merchandising programs for Target, including in-store signage, endcap programs and Cartwheel app-based initiatives. Worked with Target Media Network to create TMN campaigns including banner ads and geo-targeted email blasts.• Increased BuyBuyBaby sales 60% in 2018 through the strategic use of exclusive product launches, aisle campaigns, email blasts and category expansion.• Implemented a chain-wide display program at B&N, selling in 600 displays generating $3M in incremental sales. • Initiated DI programs with TJX and Williams Sonoma, including custom programs sourced from multiple countries in Asia.• Negotiated strategic close-out programs and lead the company’s liquidation efforts to reduce inventory and improve profitability. • Serviced 1000 specialty stores between 2008 and 2009 with a territory covering the entire U.S and Canada.• Successfully managed sales across many types of retailers and in multiple categories through the use of extensive product knowledge, brand-building expertise, in-store training and competitive research.

• Sold sports by creating sponsorship opportunities as well as using research and negotiating ratings to generate over $3M in sales for San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Chicago White Sox, Anaheim Angels, L.A. Kings, Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks and Baltimore Ravens.• Account list included: Geico, Bank of America, NBC, ABC, A&E, Ikea, Boars Head, DSW, Scott's, Wal-Mart, DirecTV, Nordstrom, Sports Authority, BMW, Expedia, HBO, UPS, Dunkin Donuts and Heineken.• Generated to-date over $1M in New Business.• Facilitated and hosted ABC/ESPN events including athlete appearances and client sponsored dinners.

• Represented WLIR-FM, WXXP-FM, WDRE-FM, Strong Island Events, and The Long Island Press.• Created sales pitches with the production and promotion departments to provide alternative advertising opportunities for new and existing clients.

• Successfully represented and positioned 70 stations to advertising agencies including FCB, Starcom, BKN Media, Bozell, Eicoff, LCI and BBDO.• Accounts included Dodge, Lens Crafters, Taco Bell, Miller Beer, Wards, Allstate Insurance, Coors, Kellogg’s and Gatorade.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications

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