Matt Lipschutz
Key Account Sales at Globe/Salty Crew/Impala/Ritual Vision/YEPA
Long Beach | US
Interests
Architecture
Photography
Design
Travel/adventure
Saketboarding
Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
In my own words
— MattExperienced and motivated sales professional.
Combining deep industry knowledge, relationship building and understanding of customer motivations to drive sales across all channels.
Trajectory
Feb 2012 — Now
Account Manager/Sales · Globe/Salty Crew/Impala/Ritual Vision/YEPA
Work jointly with outside sales reps and management to grow existing accounts and develop new business, as well as scout and locate new sales opportunities.
• Expanding business in key & national chain accounts by building relationships and identifying growth areas for all Globe categories
• Responsible for tracking/monitoring of seasonal bookings, all shipping, return authorizations, and resolving credit situations
• Updating weekly invoice reports, monthly goals and territory updates
• Present reports on account and territory growth on a seasonal basis
• Expedite back orders to fulfill orders to completion and customer satisfaction
Apr 2009 — Oct 2011
International Sales Manager · Podium Distribution (DVS Shoes, Matix Clothing, Lakai Footwear)
Oversaw international distributors and sales agents in Australia, Asia, Mexico, South and Central American territories for all 3 brands
• Worked with our international distributors to increase business and strengthen brand recognition in territories while seeking growth opportunities
• Created quarterly, monthly and yearly sales goals, marketing budgets and helped organize team tours through viable territories
• Insured competitive pricing in all territories through researching market trends, knowledge of import and custom duties and communication with the factories
• Researched territories seeking potential sales/marketing opportunities
• Able to grow existing business while prospecting and exploring ways to expand and develop new markets for sales opportunities
Apr 2002 — Apr 2006
In-House Sales Rep · Podium Distribution (DVS Shoes, Matix Clothing, Lakai Footwear)
Worked directly with outside sales reps to grow business and develop new accounts, as well as scout and locate new sales opportunities for all 3 brands (DVS Shoes, Lakai Footwear and Matix Clothing)
• Expanded business in key and national accounts through building relationships and helping to identify potential growth areas
• Responsible for all order entry, monitoring/tracking of seasonal pre-book shipping, return authorizations, and credit situations
• Maintained monthly invoicing and shipping reports to track progress
• Presented reports on pre-book growth on a seasonal basis by brand
• Expedited back orders to fulfill orders
Activity
Education history
San Francisco State University
BA | 1994 - 1997
Platt College Los Angeles
AA | 2009 - 2010




