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Zach Solomon

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Sales Manager - Liquidation Product
Encinitas | United States

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Zach

As an outdoor industry professional with a deep passion for nature, adventure, and sustainability, I have spent the last 5 years building a career within this field.

My experience includes key account sales, partnership development, sales operations, and territory management, as well as volunteering with at-risk youth wilderness immersion programs. My expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, and communication has allowed me to consistently exceed forecasts and deliver significant revenue growth for my organizations. At the core, I’m passionate about driving business success for sustainability-focused brands.

Trajectory

Jul 2021 — Now
Sales Manager - Liquidation Product · prAna
• Generated $2.5+ million of liquidation sales revenue, exceeding forecast by 200% • Received 2022 prAna "Impact Award" • Maintained repeat business and customer satisfaction by building strong relationships with key clients and partners • Executed sales initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations • Prepared and presented sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management to inform strategy • Maximized profitability by negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors • Overhauled order tracking processes by developing and implementing new tools for teamwide efficiency, resulting in a dramatic decrease in late order cancellations
Feb 2019 — Jan 2023
Partner Relations · Foster The Earth
• Facilitate program growth through grassroots marketing, program development, and community outreach. • Contact and connect with potential corporate sponsors to source in-kind equipment donations • Mentor participants on Leave No Trace, Wilderness First AID, and backcountry travel principles over the course of a 7-month program to prepare them for a weeklong backpacking trip through the High Sierra!
Mar 2020 — Jun 2021
Sales Operations Coordinator · ElliptiGO Inc.
Order Fulfillment and Tracking: • Coordinate fulfillment center, sales managers, production, and logistics to ensure accurate and timely processing of customer orders • Manage Amazon Seller Center • Plan and execute 3PL shipping operations • Analyze sales data, provide weekly reporting, utilizing a suite of tools including NetSuite and Shopify • Arrange customer return process from initiation to refund Wholesale Accounts: • Lead new dealer onboarding and establish payment terms • Capture and process B2B purchase orders • Track, analyze, and communicate inventory statuses internally and externally • Accounts Receivable: administrate payment collections • Accounts Payable: administrate bill entry and PO receipts Partner Relations: • Build growth strategy for mobile sales representative network • Onboard all outside sales representatives and enforce policy adherence • Produce detailed analysis on partner sales to ensure accurate compensation
Mar 2019 — Mar 2020
• Product expert for REI Co-Op product line and other top industry brands • Outfitting Specialist - Softgoods & Hardgoods
Apr 2018 — Jan 2020
Program Ambassador & Fundraiser (volunteer) · Big City Mountaineers (NPO)
Organized fundraising campaign for Big City Mountaineers' (BCM) "Summit for Someone" custom challenge. I used my 5 month Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike to promote and fundraise BCM's under-resourced youth programs through networking and social media. I exceeded my fundraising original goal by $2,000. I'm a current ambassador for BCM program expansion. (bigcitymountaineers.org/zach-and-becca-pct-2018)
Oct 2018 — Feb 2019
Vagabond · New Zealand, Pacific Northwest, Southern California
After completing the Pacific Crest Trail I spent several months traveling. During this time I jumped around the Pacific Northwest, hitch-hiking across New Zealand, and the continued the exploration of my own backyard and beaches in Southern California.
Mar 2017 — Apr 2018
Technical Consultant · Oracle Corporation - Oracle Consulting Services (OCS)
• Maintained quarter to quarter billable utilization rate of 90% • Analyzed client financial reporting information to make informed decisions • Served as primary financials resource on 2 full implementations, 10+ partial implementations, and 3 post-production engagements • Identified future billable project extensions and collaborated with the sales team to generate leads • Collaborated cross-functionally with a team of consultants to promote effective problem-solving strategy • Interviewed, selected, & trained 30 new Associate Consultants
Jun 2015 — Mar 2017
Associate Consultant · Oracle Corporation- Oracle Consulting Services (OCS)
• Team lead for Oracle ERP: AP, AR, GL, FA, and EXP product implementation • Configured and maintained financial accounting distributions within live customer enterprises • Hosted a series of learning sessions on Oracle Cloud products for internal and external audiences • Spearheaded the development of 5+ detailed Oracle Cloud Financial product information guides for internal and external use
Oct 2014 — May 2015
Student Services Coordinator · University of Arizona Green Purchasing Project - Office of Sustainability
Lead a university-wide green spending initiative that converted 45% of university administrative office supplies to sustainable materials.
Dec 2011 — Jan 2014
Unit Leader (Summer and Winter) · Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Created itinerary plans for each of my assigned camp programs. This included generating a staffing contingency plan, weekly budgets, activity schedules, and coordinating with outside vendors to schedule events.

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Education history

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University of Arizona - Eller College of Management

Bachelors of Business Administration | 2010 - 2014

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