Associate Product Developer

Engineering & Production

Experienced and highly accomplished retail executive with 8+ years in sales operations with a proven track record of generating revenue and profit/market growth objectives through strategic negotiation while cultivating new relationships with key decision makers. Possessing a rich mix of knowledge in sales, merchandising, team building and management through inspiration and innovation, retail development, and brand recognition. Also possess the ability to negotiate and build productive vendor, wholesaler, and supplier relationships.

• Development of proprietary designs for a set category grouping, including concept and design generation, material and finish development, fabric and finish selection.
• Review product development milestones with exclusive customers for approval, including final design, fabric and finish selections, costing and vendor placement.
• Assist in the identification of new trends in the home and fashion industries and translate them into sellable goods.
• Actively work with our international Product Development team and vendors to manage product cost, construction, and quality assurance, and ensure that all product milestones are met.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to understand category strategy, and execute developments aligned with goals.

• Responsible for management of categories including buying, forecasting, and inventory planning.
• Manage purchase order pipeline and partner with internal suppliers and manufacturers to determine optimal receipt flow.
• Drive customer centric mindset with product and quality teams through rigorous touchpoints with suppliers.
• Guide account executives with sales meeting pushes for large clients with new product launches.
• Own weekly and monthly metric reporting recaps and provide the management team with key findings.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis based on historical sales performance and product attributes.
• Partner with Product Development to support product strategies and vision.
• Strategize and collaborate with Marketing on future promotional plans, customer vision, and overall brand success.

Demand Planner

• Placed merchandise orders while using analytics and Excel for forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management for both wholesale and retail divisions of the store in the Texas region.
• Managed e-commerce platform which included handling all SEO, HTML, website coding, and customer loyalty programs.
• Monitored 3 locations in Texas and balanced multiple tasks including business/level of sales, PO orders, visual merchandise displays, and building relationships with brand reps.
• Implemented budgets for 3 store locations including P+L reports, annual sales reports and taxes.
• Responsible for product allocations and multi-channel replenishment.
• Developed and managed all merchandising/design/product development, product launches, and promotional calendars.
• Played a key role in company growth by establishing new brands, improving merchandising strategies and integrating advertising/marketing campaigns.
•   Assisted with designs and production according to current trends and textiles.

Founder

•   Worked in conjunction with planning to manage in seasonal inventory, purchases and receipt flow.
•   Identified key products by season and implemented new merchandising strategies.
•   Worked with factories in India and around the US working with various textiles.
•   Developed brand strategies and product assortments based on trends and market opportunities.
•   Maximized wholesale partnerships - grew from one state to over 30+ states carrying exclusively.
•   Demonstrated sales leadership, product knowledge, and a team player environment.
•   Managed and directed sales plans.
•   Prepared merchandise & placement for wholesaling at Market Center trade shows.

Senior Merchandise Manager

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Thais Azevedo: Associate Product Developer in Austin, TX

Thais Azevedo

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