Tom Sesti

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Delivering end-to-end D2C, e-retail, and marketplace solutions, from click to ship @ Blue Wheel
Tom Sesti's Location
Rochester, Michigan, United States, United States
Tom Sesti's Contact Details
About Tom Sesti

President of Blue Wheel with over $1B in e-commerce revenue under management across its clients.Multiple 8-figure Amazon, Walmart, and eBay Marketplace Seller/Vendor.  D2C and Marketplace leader with experience working at various levels of the digital ecosystem including brand, agency, wholesale, retail, and private label.  Founder and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience both personally and as an advisor to multiple startups encompassing areas including launch, capital/debt raises, go to market, growth and exit.

Tom Sesti's Current Company Details
Blue Wheel

Blue Wheel

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Delivering end-to-end D2C, e-retail, and marketplace solutions, from click to ship
Tom Sesti Work Experience Details
  • Blue Wheel
    President
    Blue Wheel Oct 2020 - Present
    Birmingham, Michigan, Us
    We're thrilled to announce that Blue Wheel and Retail Bloom have joined forces to build the preeminent omni-channel digital commerce agency that will service brands from click to ship. By bringing together Blue Wheel's front-end marketing and advertising with Retail Bloom's full-service operational capabilities, we're strategically addressing a challenge that has been pervasive across direct-to-consumer, marketplaces, and e-retail. To learn more, visit: https://bluewheelmedia.com/news-press/cat-news/blue-wheel-and-retail-bloom-announce-merger-to-form-top-omni-channel-digital-commerce-agency-with-over-1-billion-under-management
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  • The Vendita Company, Inc.
    President
    The Vendita Company, Inc. Jan 2008 - Present
    Vendita helps SMBs move from concept through market analysis, developing go to market and first sale strategies. Launched company to provide advisory on sales strategy implementation, business planning, fundraising, exit strategy, and execute relaunches for businesses in CPG (Essential Bodywear, Sacs of Life, OPPOS), retail (Just Baked), and tech (Pixo VR/Ono One, Snappy Eats, My Fresh Start).● For Bandals International - Led successful fundraising ($700k equity/debt, 35+ shareholders) and served as interim president (2009 - 2013) to lead a startup shoe operation from prototype to market, launching seven product lines reaching $1.3MM in revenue through sales to 150k customers with distribution in 15 countries. Established and oversaw business plan, logistics/warehouse/fulfillment, sales, marketing, production planning, product development, vendor management, and negotiation of licensing agreements. Earned features in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.● For Excelda Manufacturing – Restructured and led turnaround of the Consumer Products division by merging several brands, reaching profitability within 12 months.● Featured presenter throughout Michigan at the MMIC Best Shot Series, organized and hosted 2015 Southeast MI Venture Roundtable.
  • Homedics
    Director Of Ecommerce
    Homedics Aug 2019 - Oct 2020
    Commerce Township, Michigan, Us
    - Led the Marketplace team which saw nearly 300% growth in 2 years, from $13MM to projected over $36MM in 2020 - Expanded from Amazon Vendor Central only to adding Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, eBay and Amazon Canada (Vendor and Seller) - Launched 2 private label brands that grew from $0 to nearly $3MM in annual revenue in 14 months - Grew branded Seller Central business from under $300k to over $10MM in 2 years - Launched Walmart Marketplace account growing to over $3MM in under 12 months- Led the D2C eCommerce team which grew from $2.5M to projected over $8MM in 2020 - P&L responsibility for 9 brands' websites in the US - Service level responsibility for 27 websites globally - Oversaw the evaluation and implementation of eCommerce platform migration from Magento to BigCommerce
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  • Homedics
    Amazon Marketplace Director
    Homedics Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
    Commerce Township, Michigan, Us
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  • Aleva Stores
    Director Of Marketplace And Business Development
    Aleva Stores May 2017 - Aug 2018
    Rochester Hills, Mi, Us
    Aleva Stores is an online retailer devoted to providing a clear, concise and personalized experience for every customer. Through research and testing, we provide a refined product offering of what we feel is truly the best of the best. We strive to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction by listening and responding to each individual need. We don’t rest until our customers are completely satisfied and their unique needs are fully met.My focus at Aleva is overseeing our Marketplace efforts, both our own storefronts, as well as Retail Bloom (www.retailbloom.com), our marketplace services division. Additionally, I assist with strategic initiatives within our current portfolio of businesses, as well as corporate development for new business opportunities.
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  • Aleva Stores
    Director Of Corporate Development & Strategy
    Aleva Stores Jun 2015 - May 2017
    Rochester Hills, Mi, Us
    Aleva Stores is an online retailer devoted to providing a clear, concise and personalized experience for every customer. Through research and testing, we provide a refined product offering of what we feel is truly the best of the best. We strive to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction by listening and responding to each individual need. We don’t rest until our customers are completely satisfied and their unique needs are fully met.My focus at Aleva is on strategic initiatives within our current portfolio of businesses, as well as corporate development for new business opportunities.
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  • Retail Bloom
    Director
    Retail Bloom Dec 2015 - Aug 2018
    Rochester Hills, Michigan, Us
    Retail Bloom is a third-party Marketplace Service Provider that provides all-inclusive services to brands, retailers and distributors to drive sales on e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart and eBay.
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  • Saginaw Valley State University
    Advisor To The Dean Of The College Of Business & Management
    Saginaw Valley State University Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
    Special adviser to the Dean on matters specifically related to the Dow Entrepreneurship Institute at SVSU's College of Business and Management.
  • Saginaw Valley State University
    Director Of The Dow Entrepreneurship Institute
    Saginaw Valley State University Feb 2015 - Aug 2017
    The Dow Entrepreneurship Institute at SVSU was funded by the Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation. The institute stimulates creation of new business ventures, serves as a resource for research activities aimed at business innovation, and provides internship opportunities with area businesses for student entrepreneurs.The Dow Entrepreneurship Institute works closely with faculty teaching Entrepreneurship at SVSU to accomplish the goals of the Institute. It assists by supervising and mentoring student projects, developing new opportunities for students such as the creation of business plans for competition or a new start-up, elevator pitch competitions, business concept competitions and serves as an institutional resource to promote and support entrepreneurship initiatives among SVSU students, faculty, and the region. The Institute also participates in assisting and coordinating with academic units to develop Entrepreneurship curriculum at SVSU. It implements strategies and develops outreach to advance and engage students and faculty in the area of entrepreneurship among the community.
  • Brown Sparrow Marketing
    Partner
    Brown Sparrow Marketing Jun 2013 - Nov 2016
    At Brown Sparrow Marketing, we are committed to maintaining a rewarding partnership with every brand partner. Each day we provide results-oriented sales, advertising, public relations, & marketing strategies designed to meet our client's objectives. Through quality marketing solutions, high level customer service & an integral approach to our work, we specialize in building strong relationships, increasing sales & bringing nationwide product visibility to every brand we represent. Brown Sparrow Marketing is currently the exclusive distributor of Salcura in the United States. Learn more about Salcura Natural Skin Therapy at www.salcuranaturals.com.
  • Bandals International
    President
    Bandals International Jul 2008 - Sep 2013
    Bandals International, Inc. is a designer, marketer, and wholesaler of high-margin footwear (www.bandals.com). Bandals’ range of shoes features a patented system of interchangeable bands and straps by which numerous styles may be created from common bases. Bandals’ shoes are sold with a color-coordinated strap and a variety of additional straps are available as accessories. Manufactured in China, Bandals are sold in retail outlets throughout the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Japan, United Kingdom, and the Philippines.Visit our website at www.bandals.com
  • Excelda Manufacturing
    Retail Business Unit Manager
    Excelda Manufacturing Dec 2004 - Dec 2008
    Automotive fluids, private label shoe and leather care
  • Cadillac Shoe Products
    National Sales Manager
    Cadillac Shoe Products Jan 2001 - Dec 2004
    National Sales Manager

Tom Sesti Skills

Executive Management Start Ups New Business Development Retail International Business Product Development Entrepreneurship Brand Development Private Label Integrated Marketing Selling E Commerce B2b Brand Management Product Marketing Team Building Footwear Leadership Cross Functional Team Leadership Competitive Analysis Direct Sales Sales Management Wholesale Marketing Key Account Management Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing Business Strategy Contract Negotiation Pricing Strategic Planning Forecasting Sales Strategic Partnerships Business Development Market Planning

Tom Sesti Education Details

  • Aquinas College - Grand Rapids
    Aquinas College - Grand Rapids
    Management And Marketing
  • Albion College
    Albion College
    Economics And Management

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