Brandon Bristol
Inside Sales Rep · Bell Helmets
Tustin, CA
In My Own Words
Motorcycle Parts Buyer with experience managing multiple product lines for a nationally recognized e-commerce retailer. Active in growing sales among a team of Buyers through pinpointing customer needs, identifying current trends, and rationalizing product assortments. Successful in connecting with customers to gain market share in a competitive retail environment by collaborating with marketing, social media, creative, and e-commerce merchandising teams.
Work Experience
Inside Sales Rep
Bell Helmets2017 – 2017
*Work closely with outside sales reps to exceed monthly territory sales goals through securing orders that support sales and promotional plans *Build strong relationships with sales reps and dealers in assigned territory *Focus on “Black hole” territories to increase dealer network *Develop weekly sales strategies and agendas *Keep dealers up to date on sales programs and special promotions *Analyze key data, including model mix, previous year sales history, and look for opportunity to increase model selection inside dealers *Increase POP merchandising presence of Bell brand at retail level *Manage success of sales programs and progress in meeting monthly territory goals *Work closely with dealers and provide top level customer service, including warranty, product rotations, and POP opportunities *Resolve any day-to-day issues including shipping issues, credit problems, and accounting issues directly with customers and outside sales representatives
Buyer
MAG - J&P Cycles2016 – 2017
* Product merchandising for website, catalogs, retail & events * Define new and existing product development needs to increase sales and capture market share through building strong vendor relationships, reviewing product lines, and analyzing performance * Collaborate with the Marketing and E-commerce departments for layout, design, and placement of product in catalogs, direct mail pieces, website presentations, and e-commerce opportunities * Coordinate with the Purchasing Team on sales forecasting, initial delivery information, product life cycles, and service level strategies * Identify partnering opportunities for co-op advertising or promotions of product lines * Coordinate and develop marketing, sales, and financial plans for assigned product lines * Pinpoint customer needs by reviewing market research material to anticipate competition and market trends * Identified key KPI’s and set goals based off of business needs and market trends
Brand Coordinator - BikeMaster & QuadBoss
MAG - Tucker Rocky2014 – 2016
* Assist in executing marketing strategies and objectives * Provide support for customer service, sales reps, dealers, and consumers * Process and track warranty claims and orders * Reply to rep, dealer and consumer’s brand and product inquiries by phone and email * Provide solutions to dealers’ and consumers’ product issues as they occur and communicate relevant information to appropriate brand managers * Interact with and furnish information to other departments and cross train with other brand coordinators * Assist the brands at the sales meeting and trade shows to enhance product knowledge
Customer Service
1st Class Mail & Business Center2011 – 2014
* Provide notary public services * Update end of day reports and reconcile monthly shipping invoices * Process and ship eBay store orders, communicate with eBay customers via email and phone, and update eBay product listings * Received and distributed customer mail
Contract Position
Union Drilling2011 – 2011
* Provide notary public services * Update end of day reports and reconcile monthly shipping invoices * Process and ship eBay store orders, communicate with eBay customers via email and phone, and update eBay product listings * Received and distributed customer mail
Sales Associate
Westlake Ace Hardware2008 – 2008
* Provided quality customer service * Responsible for inventory control, including display of merchandise * Assisted in the training of employees
Owner/Operator/Stunt Rider
BOSS Stunt Show1999 – 2008
* Managed team of 5 employees * Coordinated logistics management * Maintained relationships with sponsors, event promoters, local and national publications * Organized and scheduled events
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Interdisciplinary Business
Tarleton State University2009 – 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration in Interdisciplinary Business
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