Rob Watt Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Brampton, Ontario, Ca

Sr. Buyer and Director for all new fast rising "Trend" items for 100+ Showcase Retail stores located in the major class A malls coast to coast in Canada as well as in North East USA. "Showcase- Home Of The Hottest Trends"Part of the Senior Team for directing all short and long term plans and strategies revolving around the profitable operations of the company.7 consecutive years of double digit comparable sales increases form previous years, including 3 years of over 50% growth.Full responsibility and accountability of developing new retail items that meet the company's goal of being first in Canada on new hot trends, help lead execution of retail packaging, marketing initiatives, negotiating exclusive distribution rights for Canada where possible, and creating many new private label brands in a very short time-frame that dramatically increased sales as well as margins. Well versed on Product Development involving coordinating component parts from various factories in different parts of China to produce a new line of products that have resulted in multi million $ sales with great margins.With 40+ years of retail experience- Responsible for identifying new hot trends, finding and locating new vendors, negotiations, developing in store Point Of Purchase, planning Flyers, establishing competitive pricing, managing margins, inventory controls, and detailed follow up programs, manage profit model, head up overseas and North American logistics, source most Store fixtures. Combined with both a strong North American vendor base with a vast network of overseas China and Hong Kong vendor contacts, I have the seasoned experience developing high level direct import programs.Search and recognize fast moving trends and being able to source new product quickly.

Ca

Bachelor Of Commerce (Honours), Marketing, Economics, Finance

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