KEVIN Hirsh: US Sales Manager in Truckee, California

Oversaw launch of brand in the US market and directed all US sales and marketing. ● Led a dynamic sales team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and planning for US sales and marketing. ● Successfully identified new markets, industry trends, and sales opportunities, contributing to increased market share.

Managed multiple western states selling to independent stores, chains, and sport specialty accounts. ● Managed technology sales in multiple western states, achieving significant growth in existing key accounts. ● Implemented a technology platform resulting in improved customer interactions, increased sales, and enhanced customer data capture.

Developed, implemented, and managed sales reps, policies, and procedures while designing and executing sales and marketing program for this eco-focused apparel start up business. ● Generated a 120% increase in new accounts. ● Developed sales programs which generated a 35% increase in order size. ● Initiated product planning cycles and procurement. ● Lead new product design and development.

Leadership executive responsible for 9 states and increased bottom line business in each category year over year. ● Grew Women's business by 1696%. ● Relentless hunter-opened 19 new accounts in the first 12 months. ● 33 % sales increase by executing multi-tiered programs to drive sales resulting in larger re-orders. ● Created, organized, and executed service events, including outside vendors, marketing, product planning and event service team.

Full-Service agency focused on sport specialty covering the southwest. Focused on footwear, apparel, nutrition, and accessories. Highlights include: ● Suunto - 97% sales increased and opened 22 new accounts. Sales Rep of the Year 2008. ● Sperry Top Sider - Grew sales 130% and opened 12 new accounts within 12 months. ● Launched FootBalance Insoles in the US Market for west coast. ● Jelly Belly Candy Co. - First independent agency/broker to represent company in sport specialty. ● Skins - Launched line in US market. Opened 18 new accounts within 8 months. PRODUCT SALES SUCCESS Sperry Top-Sider, Ecco Shoes, Blundstone Footwear, WrightSock, Sock-Guy Socks, Dahlgren Socks, Suunto, Berghaus, 2XU, Jelly Belly Candy Co, Rudy Project Eyewear, Nuun, Footbalance Insoles, Mountain Khakis.

Managed all aspects of sales for entire account base; compiled sales data, generated sales presentations, analyzed dollar goals and sell-through and researched market trends for effective sales strategies and achievement of goals. ● 82% increase in product placement in specialty stores in both footwear and apparel. ● 148% in product line expansion. ● 76% increase in new account acquisition. ● Experienced in Key Account management. SKILLS & ADDITIONAL EXPERIECE ● Strategic Planning & Execution ● Team Leadership & Development ● Market Analysis & Trend Identification ● Budgeting, Forecasting & Profitability ● Relationship Building & Customer Satisfaction ● Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ● Director-Camp DJ (Outdoor diabetic summer camp for kids) 8 years ● Olympic Torch Relay Participant (1984)