Sales Manager

Rodger W McClintock

**** * ************ **. ********, IL, 60074

Phone: 847-***-****

********@*****.***

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - Wholesale division

Wholesale industry experience (Havana Joe, Weyco Group, Valencia Imports)

with proven ability to position organizations for increased profitability

in competitive markets. Additional expertise includes:

Wholesale Business Models Multi-Revenue Channels

Retail Seminars and Training Product Development

Brand and Marketing Strategy

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

BRAND PLACEMENT: Successfully placed 4 brands in Nordstrom

INNOVATION Built and displayed Havana Joe Indy style go cart in every

Nordstrom Midwest store

ENTREPRENEUR: Created an eco friendly mobile showroom to travel in

E-COMMERCE: Worked with independents to develop and operate successful web

site.

LEADERSHIP and CULTURE Implemented a tech rep training program with focus

on retail training seminars. Hired, managed and promoted to key

territories, 7 field service managers

BRAND STRATEGY: Developed strategies to build a premium footwear brand in

several different markets

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Have shopped, worked for and developed product

with manufacturers in 7 different countries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REALITY MOTORS, Palatine, IL

April 2013 - Present

Sales Manager

Sales and Finance of Luxury Automobiles

ARLINGTON NISSAN, Arlington Heights, IL

Feb 2012- April 2013

Used Car Manager

Responsible for sales, trades and service of 165 pre driven automobiles

RIVERTOWN AUTO CENTER, Grants Pass, OR

2011-2012

Sales Associate/Service Manager

Started in Sales and worked into Service Manager position implemented

fleet service plan

FLY LONDON Burlington, Ontario, Canada

2008-2010

Territory Manager-Midwest

Launched brand with key independents and boutiques

ATSCO FOOTWEAR GROUP, Avon, MA 2007-2009

Territory Manager-Midwest

Developed Territory to include Nordstrom, Von Maur and better independents

Develop and manage 13 state territory.

Developed a "Store within Store" concept for Lelli Kelly.

Doubled business each year last 2 years.

Created innovative growth model by identifying sales and margin

opportunities with customers.

Developed marketing strategies including first sales seminar, trunk show,

and contest with Nordstrom.

MCCUBBIN HOSIERY, Oklahoma City, OK

2006-2009

Territory Manager- Midwest

Reestablish Stride Rite Socks with independent footwear and

children's specialty boutiques in Midwest.

Develop and manage 4 state territory.

Double digit increase in sales previous 2 years

Helped establish South East territory with 20 new independent accounts in

06 and 07

VALENCIA IMPORTS, Morganville, NJ 2005-2007

Territory Manager Midwest/SE

Traveled and developed Midwest and South East Territory for Major

Department Store Chains, Regional Chains and Independent Retailers in both

the Midwest and South East.

WEYCO GROUP, Milwaukee, WI

2004-2005

Territory Manager Midwest

Focused sales through better men's clothing and footwear retailers to

include Nordstrom, Dillard's, Macy's, Marshall Fields, Saks Inc in the

Midwest

MLJ CORP., Englewood, CO

1993-2004

National Accounts Manager

1 Launched brand in Midwest territory. Established distribution with major

department stores, independent chains, catalog companies, and internet

sales.

NORDSTROM, Oakbrook, IL

1991-1993

Sales Associate- Men's Shoes

Founded a marketing company based on the concept of creating multiple

clothing brands and developing brand images for outside companies.

LONG BEACH HONDA CARS, Long Beach, CA

1988-1991

Sales Associate

Consistently won top sales honors in #2 volume Honda dealership in Southern

CA

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

With a sales background that started in landscaping while in high school, I

have focused most of my career in sales. Beginning in automotive sales at

a Mercedes Benz, Volvo dealership in Southern Oregon, a move to Southern

California allowed me to work for the #2 Honda dealership in California,

where personal sales consistently ranked at the top. After settling in

Chicago with my family, a change to footwear, led me to Nordstrom in Men's

Shoes at Oakbrook Center. That move provided me with skills I carry today.

Working for the #3 volume shoe department in the country gave me the

experience and confidence necessary to work with them as a wholesale

supplier.

Departing Nordstrom for a wholesale opportunity with Havana Joe exposed me

to both domestic, retail sales, distribution and marketing as well as

international sales, marketing and manufacturing. Being a startup company

in North America, Havana Joe was a great education for every aspect of

creating, marketing, and managing a national brand. Hands on and self

taught, nothing is to daunting. Power point presentations to simple word

documents are strong areas for me. Given the chance to work with every

segment of the footwear business has provided me with valuable

relationships throughout the country. My course has guided me through

independent retail environments, national and upscale department stores,

first cost, special make up, closeout opportunities and more. It would be

my privilege to provide a reference from any one of the following retailers

that have supported me throughout my career

EDUCATION

Platt College, School for Graphic Arts, Santa Ana Ca

Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, OR

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