Jaime Kingston

Jaime Kingston

International Account Manager · Boardriders Inc.

Playa Vista, CA

In My Own Words

Results-driven and highly skilled account manager with fourteen years of experience developing and executing customized plans to increase sales volume, market share, and relevance in the marketplace. Provide strategic value to customers including leveraging trends in the marketplace to shape solutions and approaches. Open and clear communicator with demonstrated strategic vision and disciplined execution.

Work Experience

International Account Manager

Boardriders Inc.

2011 – Present

Create sales and revenue-generating opportunities in new markets to improve the bottom line. Develop strategies to position the business to shape and capitalize on emerging customer and market needs. Cultivate strong professional relationships with partners by creating focused campaigns to drive long-term business development.

Account Manager

Boardriders Inc.

2008 – 2012

Drove brand placement in top junior accounts. Consistently exceeded sales expectations season over season. Spearheaded promotional campaigns, employee seminars, and fashions shows to ensure product sell-through. Led SMU development specific to my accounts.

Wholesale Sales Representative

D&G Apparel Group

2006 – 2008

Drove brand placement in top junior accounts. Consistently exceeded sales expectations season over season. Spearheaded promotional campaigns, employee seminars, and fashions shows to ensure product sell-through. Led SMU development specific to my accounts.

Sourcing/Production Coordinator

Westcoast Contempo Fashions

2004 – 2006

Responsible for costing and price negotiations across the Mac & Jac and Kensie labels Sourced new suppliers/manufacturers in SouthEast Asia and allocated designs to them that fit into their production capabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science

University of Alberta

1993 – 1997

Bachelor of Science

Interests

FashionBusinessFitnessChildrenFood

Industries

FashionLifestyleOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimTechYogaHealth & Fitness