Nick Rogers: Sales Manager| Key Account Manager | Sales Executive | Building Lasting Relationships with Authenticity | Data Driven Business Solution in Encinitas, California

I successfully managed a diverse portfolio of twenty-four accounts throughout the Southwest, forging strong relationships with valued partners. • Collaborated with Backcountry.com, concentrating on outdoor athletes, and substantially boosted business performance by an impressive 268%, elevating revenues from $380,000 to $1.4 million. • Orchestrated a cohesive effort with a talented eight-person team, which included digital asset creators, merchandisers, and Backcountry.com leadership. Together, we executed a strategic marketing plan and delivered compelling assets in support of limited-edition ACG products, culminating in a remarkable 265% upsurge in bookings. • Managed the growth of Runningwarehouse.com, achieving a remarkable 150% increase in revenue, soaring from $2.4 million to $6 million. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing open-to-buy plans, digital asset management, order deliveries, and cancellations, diligently tracking in-demand products, and proficiently handling returns. • Fostered effective cross-functional collaboration with sales, customer service, merchandising, brand, and sports marketing teams to harmonize assets in support of product launches, ensuring the brand's seamless presentation and averaging an impressive 46% growth for key launches. • Orchestrated exceptional growth, with the top ten regional brick-and-mortar accounts enjoying an average increase of over 12%. • Skillfully facilitated key account planning meetings, where we reviewed previous year achievements and setbacks, previewed future product lines, and crafted open-to-buy plans. This approach empowered our team to resolve any issues with the product line, fostering consistent and incremental growth. • Developed and implemented quarterly sales strategies, equipped with tools and presentation materials, to empower our North American sales team for success.

Served as marketing representative for Southern California and partnered with sales, retail partners, brand, and sports marketing to align assets in support of key quarterly product launches. Led efforts to educate retail sales associates and increase market share. Supported in-store events to drive revenue and customer acquisition at partner accounts. • Held quarterly promotional events for product launches working cross-functionally to produce highly polished consumer experiences, during which customers interacted with the Nike brand, trial products, and received technical information on updates, enhancing business growth while simultaneously building customer loyalty. • Analyzed market trends to evaluate consumer buying habits and competitor strategy; resulting reports allowed product teams to react in real-time to address needs and wants of consumers. • Representative for Nike history, culture and technology for Southern California. Attended all brand initiatives out of the Los Angeles office. Spoke with retailers, coaches, Nike Store employees, and influencers about the history of Nike and current technologies.