Bike

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Triathlon

Health & Fitness

Running

Traveling

Outdoors

Coffee

Craft beer

Brand Manager

Top Management

Experienced Category Manager / Seeking a Challenging Position with a Leading Sports Brand

- Managed business unit to ensure growth and scalability by overseeing Sales, Marketing,
Strategy, Operations, Logistics, P&L, and Product Development
- In FY19 alone, sold over 100,000 custom sunglasses to a wide range of clients including
endemic & non-endemic brands, non-profits, retailers, races/events, and corporate entities
- YOY Business growth of 241% FY19 vs. FY18
- Built out Semi-Custom program to strengthen our business while diversifying offerings

Co-Brand/Custom Channel Manager

- Managed all aspects from concept to completion for over 300 endemic and non-endemic
Corporate, Club, & University Clients
- #1 in Sales FY17 & FY18 across entire company
- Drove Strategy while managing 12 outside sales reps to expand business into specialty retail
accounts across the country
- Assisted in growing product range from one line to six to ensure we captured all potential
revenue from current clients and to drive business into new and unique markets

Custom Teamwear Sales Manager

- Established RIDE as a legitimate Triathlon destination through the launch of RIDE
Triathlon Team
- Created a multitude of programs to diversify business towards a monthly recurring
revenue model
- Served as General Manager in overseeing buying, P&L, budgets, marketing,
merchandising, inventory, and operations for both North County Shops as well as for new

Business Development Manager

- Served as consultant to help breweries, bars, and restaurants save time and sell more
adult beverages in five key markets across North America
- Shattered company records including Fastest Deal Closed, Most Deals Closed in One
Week, First Month Sales, & First Quarter Sales
- Worked in a fast-paced tech startup environment that demanded success & creativity

Account Executive

- Curated Sales/Marketing collateral including POP/PK sheets, programs, and digital
assets
- Designed and implemented an incentive based sales program that increased
historically slow-to- market RX sales resulting in a 500% increase in new SKU sales
- Managed 10 outside sales representatives and over 400 accounts
- Contributed to year-over-year growth for five consecutive quarters
- Planned/Managed/Activated optical tradeshows, new product development, events, and webinar training

RX Sales and Marketing

- Personally developed 2012-2013 UWM Panther Planner and Student Handbook
- Sold advertisement space and marketing to local businesses and on campus
departments
- Created a multitude of distribution methods for materials and publications
- Increased visibility for The Dean of Student's Office through a 313% increase in consumption

Director of Marketing

Jake Jendusa is a Brand Manager at Goodr Sunglasses in Portland, Oregon. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network…

Jake Jendusa — Brand Manager at Goodr Sunglasses

Jake Jendusa

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee