Rod Tomlinson Email & Phone Number

San Juan Capistrano, Ca

San Juan Capistrano

Managed 450+ accounts globally for Interbike , the largest bicycle trade event in North America.

Fox Headquarters, Irvine, Ca

Responsible for the conceptualization and management of retail and wholesale environments including store roll-outs, special events, POP/in-store materials, window displays, fixtures, trade show/sales meeting collateral and other custom executions. Responsible for closely partnering with multi-functional groups such as marketing, sales, creative, regional teams, vendors and key accounts. Able to apply global design and marketing initiatives and translate them to be retailer or regionally relevant. Manage and coordinate all timelines and approval processes for design and artwork turnovers between the brand, retailers and vendors.

Sales and Marketing Manager for Rhythm Clothing USA Key employee of Rhythm brand launch from Australia into US marketplace. Managed sales force, media, trade shows, and helped to set up infrastructure of a growing business.Advised product team with line planning and development each season. Managed growth in sales from zero to seven digit budget for 2011.

Launched Firewire Surfboards into US market as National Sales Manager, opening sales and distribution channels. Worked closely with directors on all aspects of new brand launch, pricing, delivery, marketing, etc.

Sessions Outerwear, On a Mission Surf Accessories, Jensen Optics, Hoven Sunglasses, Himaya SunscreenManaged Southern California, Arizona, Las VegasManaged annual sales volume of approximately $1million across all lines.