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Business Development / Merchandise Manager

Accounting & Finance

Over 10 years of innovative merchandise management generating high growth and enhanced brand identity 

As a business consultant, I provide a variety of services to both startup and mid-size companies. I leverage my strong merchandising and buying background to guide decision-makers on Merchandising Strategy, Planning and Management, Process Assessment and Optimization, Trend and Market Analysis, Financial and Budget Management, Competitor Analysis, Product Development, and Sourcing.


Launched and managed all aspects of a wholesale and DTC men’s clothing brand sold internationally through 80+ accounts including Nordstrom.com, Footaction, Jimmy Jazz, Pacsun, and stores in Japan, Hong Kong, and Canada.

SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

? Built financial plans including, sales forecasts, SKU plans, inventory, margin and turn goals

? Merchandised, designed, and oversaw product development, and production of seasonal collections

? Procured and managed 3PL partnership, inventory financing and vendor pricing and terms

Entrepreneur / Apparal Brand Owner

Founded a men’s clothing business from conception to present. Principal strategist and visionary in branding, merchandising, design, sourcing, marketing, financial management, and logistics for a men’s apparel brand.  
•	Trusted Consultant in wide-array of services including, but not limited to: Merchandising and Design Packages, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Financial/Budget Management, Digital/E-Commerce Merchandising, and Domestic and Global Sourcing. 
•	Direct all creative aspects of men’s apparel brand including product merchandising and design, marketing, sales materials, and trade show presentations. 
•	Manage logistics and content oversight of the e-commerce website: www.newstandardedition.com. 
•	Amassed wholesale customer base of 50+ accounts that included: Nordstrom.com, Fred Segal, American Rag, Kitson, JackThreads, Karmaloop, and international stores in Canada, Hong Kong and Thailand. 
•	Have led, developed, and mentored over 20 aspiring fashion professionals and students. 
•	Secured and coordinate with 3PL service and outside sales agencies.
•	Brand Mentions: GQ.com, New York Magazine, Heddels.com, Grungecake.com


FOUNDER / MERCHANDISE MANAGER / CONSULTANT

Operational leader of merchandising management including: quarterly financial budget and planning, time & action calendar, assortment plans, merchandising, product design, product development, pricing strategy, sourcing, cost control, production, and staff supervision. 
•	Spearheaded and established the complete private label program comprising of 4 distinctly different apparel brands. 
•	    Recruited and managed a 5 member team of designers and assistant. 
•	    Traveled internationally to execute product development, quality control, and ensure compliance with social and environmental standards.



DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE LABEL, E-COMMERCE

Implemented comprehensive overhaul of company structure and business strategy. Built a cross-functional buying team that consistently surpassed target objectives. Established creative cross-functional and interdepartmental initiatives to optimize seasonal merchandising and promotional strategies. Collaborated directly with the COO to develop financial plans. 
•	Boosted profits by 80% within the first year of hire. Expanded the vendor base by 40% through relationships, negotiations and securing a high-profile partner. 
•	Outperformed highest target benchmarks set by the company President. Directly awarded a bonus higher than contractual expectations.  
•	Overhauled the product merchandising structure companywide, including the corporate website. 
•	Hired, and developed team of 15 cross-functional staff (buyers, planners, and designers). 
•	Partnered with the IT Director to identify, build, and integrate reporting tools to enhance operations.


DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER, E-COMMERCE

Directed merchandise management and strategic growth action plans, demonstrating decisive operational leadership. Extensively travelled overseas with GMM to cultivate working relationships with manufacturing partners to align compliance regulations, quality control, pricing and timely deliveries with company objectives. Created, developed, and implemented novel sales plans that were recognized company-wide in generating revenues, increasing brand awareness, and positioning the company for future growth.  
•	Bolstered combined apparel, accessories and outerwear sales increase by 230% within the first 3 years.
•	Effectively pioneered an action sports private label apparel program reaching $24M annual sales, equaling 35% of the company’s total revenue. 
•	Supervised and coached over 6 personnel throughout course of tenure. 
•	Rolled out unparalleled collaboration campaigns with pro-skateboarders, music artists and non-endemic brands to expand brand awareness and enhance credibility. 
•	Initiated unrivaled pricing programs that generated a 40% increase in average unit ticket retails and resulted in consumer response rates averaging 75%. 


SENIOR BUYER, DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE LABEL, E-COMMERCE

Evan Josloff is a Business Development / Merchandise Manager at Next Level Programs, LLC in New York, NY.

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