Michael Maiolo Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

420 Lexington Ave, New York, N.Y. 10170

Caring, Dedicated, Devoted,Driven, Passionate

New York, United States

• FOOT LOCKER, NEW YORK, NY 2003 - 2023DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISING OPTIMIZATION AND ALLOCATION | FOOTACTION DIVISION (2019 – 2023)Reported to SVP/General Manager Footaction with $550 million P&L responsibility. Developed and.
• Achieved 75% 2 year sales and profit CAGR in strategic corporate focus markets of Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, and Miami.
• Lead merchant on all 50 vendor retail partnerships(Nike-Jumpman/Flight 23/Kick’s Lounge, and aDIDAS Collectives) representing $300 million at retail. Detailed space between division and vendor partners at location /.
• Developed and facilitated monthly new product review meetings with the Ecommerce team helping to more than double the ecom business to $100 million over 2 years.
• Received highest rating of “E” or Exceeds expectations for 2020 and 2021 corporate review cycles.
• Consistently lead corporate directors in Engagement results.

New York, United States

• DIRECTOR, MERCHANDISING OPTIMIZATION | FOOTACTION DIVISION (2013 – 2019)Reported to SVP/General Manager Footaction with $550 million P&L responsibility. Manage total store assortments for 270store chain delivering $550.
• Lead merchant partnering with marketing teams in development of new store prototypes, developing data drivenanalyses designed to determine which initiatives are meeting corporate benchmarks.
• Manage and develop one optimization manager and two assortment specialists.

New York, United States

• BUYER | PRIVATE LABEL APPAREL (2003 – 2013)Reported to the VP / GMM Apparel and Accessories. Led the entire merchandising team in sizing and assorting products across all company sectors, while focusing strategically.
• Buyer of the year 2004 and 2005
• Profitably doubled Women’s business from $15 to $30 million in 3+ years.
• Strategically drove all phases of planning, designing, sourcing and assorting product for two separate private label retail lines, totaling $100 million in retail sales annually.
• Purchased retail product for 1,900 stores nationally across 4 retail banners, including the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Guam.
• Managed one Associate Buyer, while leading a team of eight merchandising associates throughout two divisions.

New York, United States

• MAY DEPARTMENT STORES INTERNATIONAL, NEW YORK, NY 2000 - 2003PRODUCT MANAGERReported to Senior Director Tailored Sportswear. Responsible for all product costing, daily communication and oversees offices, as well as the.
• Produced a total sales volume for an area of $100 million in sales.
• Gained experience as an international traveler to Far East, sub-continent Asia, and Eastern Europe, with fabric and manufacturing resources in all regions for both woven and knitted garments.
• Developed seasonal line department and class plans in addition to providing assorted product to 369 stores country wide throughout five divisions.
• Presented and sold merchandise assortments to upper management and divisional buyers.
• Trained assistant product managers on product development processes and systems to ensure optimum productivity.

Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

Associate'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising