Sales Manager Assistant Store

Si Corbin

*** ******* ****** • Cave Springs, AR *2718

Cell: 479-***-**** • ********@**.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/sicorbin/

Sales Executive

Business Development Product Development

True item merchant and sales professional, expertise with building strategic relationships with customers. Dedicated sales leader with a record of success managing national accounts including Walmart, Sam’s Club, O’Reilly, Staples, Target, Best Buy, AT&T combined with experience in store operations and buyer for Walmart along with extensive international experience working with factories.

Highlights

Sales success across multiple Departments: Electronics, Housewares, Automotive, Impulse, Outdoor Living, Toys, Stationery, Sporting Goods

Walmart Buyer of the Year

Extensive Direct Import experience and factory negotiation

Extensive International travel to China 4-6 times a year

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning & Business Development

Sales Analysis & Fact-based Selling

Promotion Planning

Forecasting & Replenishment

Direct Import / Product Development / Sourcing

Package design

Experience

April 2020 to Sept 2022

MiLife Health, LLC / Future Vision Sales, LLC

Vice President of Sales, Eatontown, NJ

MiLife, Startup company focused COVID items, Automotive and Consumer Electronics

Established new customers, Staples, Walmart, SAMs Club, Costco, PriceSmart, Auto Zone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, BJs

Sourced and direct negotiation with factories in Asia

Pilot, Inc. City of Industry, CA May 2013 to April 2020

A leader in Automotive Accessories

Vice President of Sales, Bentonville, AR

Responsible for Walmart, Costco, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Staples, Best Buy, Target, AT&T. Manage business development and communications with buyers, DMMs and VPs. Report to President of Pilot

Established new customers Best Buy, Staples, Target, and AT&T, Costco.

Secured Holiday items at Walmart Automotive (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Gained placement in Front End Checkouts.

ASAP Sales, LLC, Eatontown, NJ April 2007 to May 2013

Nation’s top producer of automotive speakers and pool supplies. Revenues of $175M.

Vice President of Sales, Bentonville, AR (2010 to 2013)

National Sales Manager, Bentonville, AR (2007 to 2010)

Managed manage sales and business development on the Walmart account. Managed P&L, delivering volume, profit, and margin goals. Used Retail Link to analysis inventory and replenishment.

Grew the Auto Department SKU count from 21 to 48.

Traveled extensively to Asia to source and develop new products.

Sold to multiple Walmart departments: Household Chemicals, Housewares, Automotive, Impulse, Outdoor Living and Toys.

Retail Sports Marketing, Charlotte, NC May 2005 to April 2007

Agency partnering with major sports properties to create compelling events and engage consumers at retail.

Director of Marketing, Bentonville, AR

Managed the NASCAR account at Walmart, developing and monitoring special events and coordinating

advertising via radio, print, and in-store signage. Worked closely with Walmart Operations, Buyers, Marketing, and Acosta Sales & Marketing to ensure item placement during the event.

Charged with creating and implementing 43 NASCAR “Retailtainment” events in coordination with NASCAR Bentonville office and corporate offices in Charlotte, along with NASCAR sponsors and licensees.

Fairkeep Products, Bentonville, AR April 2004 to May 2005

Startup company focused on direct import items including stationery, camp chairs, bar stools, and poker chips.

National Sales Manager, Bentonville, AR

Managed the Walmart and Sam’s Club accounts, developing new business and new products across multiple departments and categories. Reported to the Owner.

Secured business at Walmart, placing direct import items in Stationery, Sporting Goods, Outdoor Living, and in Furniture at Sam’s Club.

Traveled to Asia for direct import meetings with Walmart Global Procurement and Product Sourcing.

Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR Dec 1990 to April 2004

Buyer – Automotive, Bentonville, AR (2001 to 2004)

Managed sales and distribution of the $550M Automotive Accessories

Engaged in direct negotiation with factories in Asia that contributed increased sales and profits. Worked an average of 6 weeks per year in Asia on direct import projects.

Assistant Buyer – Home Entertainment, Bentonville, AR (1998 to 2001)

Sales and distribution for Pre-recorded Videos and DVDs, a $650M business that included securing promotions, advertising, and floor displays.

Recognized as “Buyer of the Year.”

Named “Buyer of the Quarter” 4 times.

Assistant Store Manager, Rock Hill, NC / Mocksville, NC (1997 to 1998)

Managed daily operations and supervised 60+ associates.

Buyer’s Assistant - Home Entertainment, Bentonville, AR (1993 to 1997)

Support Team, Russellville, AR (1990 to 1993)

Education & Additional Information

College Studies: Kinesiology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR (1989-1993)

Military: Specialist, U.S. Army Reserve, Conway, AR (1989–1998)

Tools: Retail Link, IOS / Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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