Todd Zimmerman

** ******* *****

Howell, NJ *****

PH: 732-***-****

Email: ad47ws@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

National Sales Manager/Brand Manager with significant sales accomplishments in numerous retail channels. Dedicated to the delivery of impeccable customer service and able to maximize sales growth for each account. Noted for exceptional abilities to develop/manage people and achieve customer satisfaction, as well as prospect for new business through appropriate sales channels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SMITH & SOLOMON COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING- March 2007-August 2022

●Negotiated contracts to reduce company’s liability

●Consistently met sales goals and grew business 15% each year

●Worked with operations and fleet safety to create new programs to reduce company’s accident rate

●Met company’s bonus program for the last 10 years

●Account base included over the road companies to utility companies.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT- 2004 - 2007

Worked with numerous local companies, including Advantage Promotions, to develop sales and management strategies to help generate new business.

KIDS HEADQUARTERS - New York, NY 2002 - 2004

National Sales Manager

Directed National Sales force for U.S. Polo Association. Created and distributed monthly management reports providing status on outside sales force and key accounts. Responsible for Merchandising and Sales launch for "Panyc", a moderate price fashion apparel line.

HAPPY KIDS APPAREL - New York, NY 2001 - 2002

National Sales Manager

Directed National Sales force consisting of fifteen regional sales managers. Doubled sales volume to key over the first six months. Key account manager for Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Sears, Champs Sports, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Belk's and Boscov's.

HADDAD APPAREL / MIGHTY MAC SPORTS - New York, NY 1998 - 2001

Key Account Executive

Managed relationship with J.C. Penney Corp., and maintained constant contact with Business Planning Managers throughout the country. Initiated "Hot Market" Programs for the W.N.B.A., N.B.A. All-Star Game, Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and the Super Bowl. Additional account responsibilities included Dr. Jay's, May Company, and Belk's. Increased sales to $3.0 million dollars for key accounts; a 50% increase in two years. Created special make-up merchandise for select retailers throughout the country. Directed South Eastern Regional Sales for Nike Team Sports (Haddad/Nike product). Attended bi-monthly meetings with sales force's upper tier accounts. Coordinated sales projections on a monthly basis.

HARCO SALES INC. - Marlboro, NJ 1990 - 1998

Sales Director

Facilitated the sales of licensed products to Department Stores, Fan Shops, Sporting Goods Stores and Concessionaires in New York and New Jersey. Built account base sales to over $3.5 million dollars. Created lasting business relationships with an extensive account base, including J.C. Penney, Sneaker Stadium, Kids Foot Locker, and Burlington Coat Factory. Represented a variety of licensed products and licensed manufacturers, including Garan, Mirage, Franco Apparel, Barrel Sportswear, and Hunter Manufacturing. Managed MLBPA player licensed product program.

APEX ONE - South Plainfield, NJ 1989 - 1990

Assistant to National Sales Manager

Provided day-to-day support to the National Sales Manager. Prepared sales plans, advertising programs, and marketing proposals. Assisted in all sales promotion activities, including sideline exposure and celebrity support.

EDUCATION

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science and Marketing

Graduated Spring, 1989

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