V.P. of Sales and Marketing , Apparel

I am a sales and marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in the wholesale apparel industry. The past 20 years I have been with Phillips Van Heusen, as an Account Executive and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Areas of skill and responsibility include, product and brand management, market research, sales forecasting by brand and channel, with direct responsibility for a team of 15 Account Executives charged with executing a very aggressive sales plan. I have been involved in several brand and product launches from Calvin Klein underwear in 1984 to Sean John dress furnishings in 2005, and several in between. Categories of expertise include men’s and woman’s sportswear, men’s dress shirts, neckwear, men’s basic furnishings, belts and small leather goods. I have worked with retailers of all sizes from specialty stores, to department and chain stores. Ultimately responsible for a wholesale business in excess of $75 million annually.

Vice President