www.rhythmretail.comRhythm Retail is a sales and consulting agency dedicated to the national "Majors" business in apparel and accessories. We curate programs to align with the right retail partners, and work to mitigate risk on high volume business. Rhythm Retail bridges the gap between innovative product and proper retail channels. We help our brand partners to "Manage volume accordingly". We also specialize in EOL inventory sales (closeouts and liquidations of liability inventory). Accolades:OAKLEY / RAY-BAN (2016-2022) - grew revenue from $3.5mm to $13.5mm and opened national accounts in apparel / sunglasses / goggles: Nordstrom, Von Maur, Dillards, Footlocker, Belk, Saks. Key accounts and closeouts. Most growth (and profitability to brand) on key account team 2020, 2021. NOMADIX (2017-2020) - Initial salesperson taking brand from garage to wholesale, opened REI, Nordstrom, West Marine, Boardriders, Scheels, Bloomingdales, Core Power Yoga, Yogaworks, and key specialty partners such as Hobie. Pioneered brand into marketplace and placed first fixtures to key doors. TRAVIS MATHEW - (2017-2018) opened 3 national accounts in one year and achieved $1mm in revenue first 6 months. Left brand when acquired by Callaway to remain independent.

Manage the global sales function for the Holaday brand. Launch and deliver to retailers Q1'23.

Responsible for revenue and deliverables to major retailers, or key accounts, in the US. Accounts include: Nordstrom, Macy’s, Lids, Journeys, Buckle, Dillards. Divisions include: YM apparel, accessories, sunglasses, snow, and juniors. Forecast quarterly selling, project and deliver on collaborations, such as the Neff Disney x Macy's. Support accounts with merchandising solutions and develop SMU styles catered to their unique needs. Displayed remarkable top line results and increased profitability on entire account base, including triple digit growth with Macys, Nordstrom, and Buckle stores. Annualized growth 3x, took $250k base to $1.9m in first year.

Manage sales to key (“major”) retail accounts in USA and Canada, including Nordstrom, Buckle, Eastbay, Gliks, Lids, Journeys, Arlie's Boathouse, Shoe Carnival, DSW, and more. Divisions include: YM / Boys' apparel, Quiksilver Waterman, Footwear, Watches/Eyewear, and Accessories for both Quiksilver and Roxy brands. Responsible for complete sales function to robust department store businesses, over $10mm in annual revenue.Develop customized product offerings with regional relevance. Install retail activations (consumer and staff-facing) to support conversion and to promote consistent growth. Grew snow category with my accounts 45% and boys/youth +200% in territory within first year. Received Award for most Accessories Growth in sales for Spring 2013. Position was dissolved due to major corporate restructure.

Rob changed roles from National Sales Manager to Key Accounts Sales in June 2011 (voluntary election to fill a void and create larger brand partnership opportunities). Responsible for all sales with major domestic chain retailers, including Macy’s, Pacific Sunwear, Zumiez, Tillys, Nordstrom, Buckle, Dillards, Lids, Amazon, and more. Manage significant SMU business and deliver collaborations to the market, which include Red Bull, Young & Reckless, Rockstar Energy, and Nitro Circus. Spearhead sales for Nitro Circus apparel line around launch of the film in 2012.

Manage internal CSR team and outside sales team for Men's apparel program in USA. Final proof on catalog offerings (4 seasons annually). Grew young men's business by 52% and added over 200 retailers nationwide, including major accounts such as Macys, Amazon, Zappos, Nordstrom, Buckle, and additional Dillard's regions.

www.arborcollective.comCreate and implement an apparel and accessories (softgoods) division for Arbor Snowboards & Skateboards. Manage global sales and marketing efforts surrounding the expansion of the brand giving it true point of difference. Market trips to Japan, Germany, and Austria to address global market needs on product aesthetic, "eco" positioning, and overall pricing strategy.

Initial sales director for Atwater clothing (a SIMA 'Breakthrough Brand of the Year'). Manage all facets of the sales role for a new brand in the surf & fashion industry. Hire and manage outside sales team, attend all industry trade shows & events, develop marketing plan and budget, deliver top quality goods on time and forecast growth to internal purchasing team.

Distribute bulk import music and dvd's to major US retailers. Work with internal buying team that sources rare collections and special releases to sell to the US retail market. My accounts were TOWER RECORDS, VIRGIN MEGASTORES, HOT TOPIC, NEXCOM (Navy), and NETFLIX. Worked closely with Netflix to beta-test the "new" digital licensed streaming platform. I bought the first live concert license for streaming on Netflix.

Design and sell student ski / snowboard, spring break, and graduation travel packages with action sport industry sponsors and entertainment (nightlife and live concerts). Recruit and manage outside sales rep force to cover 80 high schools in CA and 25 west coast colleges (CA, AZ, UT). On site staffing at all trips and events, as well as entertainment liaison to bands on site (concerts on mountain, logistics, rider kits, etc).