Stephan Baere
Special Markets/Distributor Relations/Strategic Partnerships · S&S Activewear
Solana Beach, CA
In My Own Words
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Needs Assessment ~ Business Development ~ Sales Planning ~ Innovative Partnership Programs ~ C-Level Negotiations ~ New Product Launches Extensive List of Contacts ~ Customer Relationship Management
Work Experience
Special Markets/Distributor Relations/Strategic Partnerships
S&S Activewear2016 – Present
S&S Activewear is a national wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market, headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL. With over 60 brands from traditional garments to fashion-forward styles, products include t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, dress shirts, headwear, travel gear, promotional bags, aprons, towels and performance apparel. The company has over 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space with locations nationwide
Special Markets:
Cultivating new customer relationships in the corporate sales channel including loyalty incentive programs, corporate gifting and meeting planning markets .
Distributor Relations:
Working closely with regional representatives nationwide as well as the national account team by focusing on new product launches, specific product categories and key brand alliances.
Strategic Partnerships:
Work in coordination with established and emerging brands in our offering to understand their core competencies, consumer demographics, price points, and trends.
