Manolete Yanez
Business Development Strategist · SalesReach
Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN
In My Own Words
Looking for my next opportunity to have a positive impact on the results, and experience some new challenges for personal growth.
Work Experience
Business Development Strategist
SalesReach2020 – 2021
Saas start up. Software sales & client relationship management. Helping clients develop buyer enablement strategies that allow their customer facing teams to deliver better buying experiences to their customers/clients.
Apparel Product Manager/Buyer
Erik's Bike Shop, Inc.2015 – 2020
As Apparel Product Manager-Buyer I handled all aspects of the product life cycle from forecasting to final markdowns for 40+ categories, from 80+ vendors across 3 distinct seasons to keep 30+ stores stocked with the good stuff. Collaborate with other departments on a variety of topics; execute promotions & marketing initiatives, resolve accounting errors, mis-ships and RTVs with vendors, etc. Notable accomplishments; * 4 consecutive years of double digit margin dollar growth for all combined apparel categories managed. * Doubled revenue, margin dollars, and improved turns for the entire winter apparel category. * Developed a successful custom/exclusive jersey assortment, that included the #1 selling jersey consecutive years.
Director of Camp Erik
Erik's Bike Shop, Inc.2014 – 2017
This role was in addition to my core position responsibilities as a Store Manager & Apparel Product Manager Plan, coordinate, and lead a multi-day company training event for 140- 175 employees. Emphasis on; Building employees knowledge of, and experience using products carried in stores. Team building and promoting company culture. - Create a event schedule to accommodate & accomplish multiple targets. - Plan, and coordinate lodging, meals, and event schedule with resort venue. - Coordinate event schedule, demo equipment, class content, raffle prizes, and bar/meal sponsorship with partner vendors.
Store Manager
Erik's Bike Shop, Inc.2013 – 2015
I spent a few months learning the operations, systems, and products before taking on a store of my own. All aspects of sales, training, and operations.
District Manager
Zumiez2006 – 2013
Primary focus was driving sales & employee development. Notable accomplishments; Promoted 5 people whom moved on the District Manager team. Recognized as "Top Teacher" at multiple National Training Events Consistently recognized every year as a top "Tour Stop" for our largest national marketing event of the year, Couch Tour. Requested to support multiple national marketing events that were outside of my normal position responsibilities; Maloof Money Cup, Grenade Games.
Store Manager
Zumiez2001 – 2006
Primary focus was driving sales & employee development Notable accomplishments; Managed the #1 volume store in the company. Promoted multiple Assistant Managers to Store Manager positions. Won multiple individual & store national level sales contest. Won national teaching role-play competition. Nominated for Rookie SM of the year.
Assistant Manager
Zumiez2000 – 2001
Primary focus was sales and supporting the Store Manager with running the store. Notable accomplishments; #11 sales person in the company 2000