ROBERT BRANDON

4227 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Office 323-965-7825, Cell 323-363-8162
rb1130548@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Key account executive with extensive experience in the wholesale and retail fash
ion industry.
Expertise in product assortment, regional placement and financial planning from
concept to season ending strategy resulting in consistent increases over sales p
lans.

NG BRANDING
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (6/10 - 10/1 Closing Office)
Representing Robins Jean Footwear to key major accounts, internet accoun
ts and independents through out the United
States
CAFE COTON
SALES MANGER RETAIL SALES (7/09 - 5/10)
Answering directly to the Owner.
Responsible for all aspects of store presentation, inventory, associates
daily responsibilities and schedule.
Direct sales (emailing / calling customers to maintain a consistent rapp
ort).
Consistently the #1 in sales. Exceeding monthly goals with sales of 40%
- 54% of the total sales each month.
OMNI FOOTWEAR GROUP
NATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE (07/08 - 06/09)
Covering all majors, Genesco (Journeys), Forever 21, PacSun, Aldo (Spring), Le C
hateau, GDM Footwear, Yellow Group and independent accounts.
Responsible for all branded, private label and first cost footwear, across the U
S and Canada.
Internet business - Zappos - 3 divisions (branded and private label), Amazon/End
less, Nordstrom Direct, Gap/Piperlime. Increasing cost shipments 34%.
Worked closely with internal designers to develop and meet specific accounts cos
t and material needs from inception to delivery.
C MERIT USA (GOTTA FLURT)
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER (02/06 - 07/08)
Managed sales force which included 5 regional reps in the US.
Worked with each regional reps specific needs, buyers and management to establis
h Gotta Flurt.
Analyzed selling on a weekly basis and react to business through reorders or POS
/exit strategies.
Opened and directly responsible for all International first cost accounts in Cen
tral and South America, Australia, Canada, Serbia and Greece. Creating new avenu
es of successful distribution resulting in a 48% company increase in billing rev
enue.
BROWN SHOE - ORIGINAL DR. SCHOLL'S
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER (03/02 - 12/05)
National Sales Manager, North America.
Hired and developed entire sales force, 6 reps, in all regions of the coun
try.
Worked with each regional rep, their buyers, DM's and GM's to establish Original
Dr. Scholl's product.
Built and opened all divisions of Macys, Nordstrom, Dillard's and May Co nation
wide.
Built and opened all internet business (Zappos, Nordstrom Direct, Amazon, Online
shoes, Solestruck, Gap and independents.
Grew the cost shipments from $3M to $19M.
CELS INC. - CHINESE LAUNDRY / AMANO
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (1989-2002)
West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Consistently ranked #1 or #2 in sales.
Developed key relations with major department stores.
CITY SNAPPERS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER - 14 years
Started and built successful chain of 4 specialty women's shoe and appare
l stores.