Chad Algorri

SWAG HAPPY · SLOBSTER

San Jose, CA

In My Own Words

A dedicated sales executive with over 20 years of experience leveraging expertise in strategic sales, marketing plans, and business development methods to exceed the sales goals of a variety of major brands and companies. Recognized by colleagues as a driven team builder with an exceptional ability to build relationships with clients, navigate challenging markets, and develop innovative strategies to ensure sustainable business success.

Work Experience

Co-Founder

SLOBSTER

2024 – Present

Best Lobster Rolls in the Bay Area! Coming to Bay Area in the Future!

Founder

SWAG HAPPY

2024 – Present

SWAG HAPPY, a Creative Merchandising Agency. Providing the best corporate gifting solutions that make you HAPPY! Are you sad with your current SWAG? Well, let's turn that frown upside down with Merchandise that puts a smile on your face!

Creative: Product design, graphic design, photography, branding and creative direction. Product development & Sourcing: Start-to-finish development/sourcing via our global partners. Production: Cut & sew, screen printing, embroidery, dye, DTG, sublimation, labeling & Packaging. Warehouse & Fulfillment: Inventory warehousing & logistics, pick & pack fulfillment, shipping.

National Sales Manager - Promotional Products

Eliqs

2022 – 2024

Sales Executive

BAMKO

2021 – 2022

BAMKO, one of the preeminent companies in the promotional and branded merchandise space. BAMKO is a merchandise sourcing firm that has been around for nearly 20 years. BAMKO has 15 offices around the globe, with a dedicated sourcing team in China and customer service support out of Los Angeles, New York, and Denver. Top-notch branding solutions and product selection, with expanded services that are truly superior to others in the industry. We do this by supporting our clients with creative needs, product sourcing, e-commerce, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment.

I would love to schedule time to answer any questions you might have, and share the amazing array of new capabilities. I am happy to schedule a call at your convenience, or better yet, get together in person over coffee or lunch.

calgorri@bamko.net www.bamko.net

Founder

Mr. Bad Bottle

2019 – 2022

Mr. Bad Bottle was created to bring awareness to how Single Use Plastic is killing our home called Earth. We are going to challenge the status quo! We are going to inject creative alternatives into the norm that is polluting every day life, the life we are use to. Though we are starting with Single Use Plastics, our vision does not end there... You will find that our mission is much bigger and there is a long road ahead! Get ready for disruption!

Sales Executive

BrandVia

2018 – 2021

● Leveraged expertise in client relationship development and negotiating to solicit over 25 new high-profile clients, such as TikTok, Amazon, Future Farm, StarBird, and Verizon Media. ● Increased revenue year over year in corporate gifting by 75% by introducing, leading, and communicating new sales strategies and making appropriate adjustments based on consumer data. ● Engaged in the development and forecasting of revenue goals for internal sales teams in order to drive the product development roadmap towards success. ● Specialty in oversea development and operations. Start to Close.

Sales Executive

GMPC

2015 – 2018

● Secured over 5 new accounts each month, boosting revenue by 65% each year. ● Developed meaningful relationships with clients through consistent communication and an empathetic approach to earn their trust and loyalty, leading to a 75% customer close rate. ● Consulted with clients to understand their marketing needs and to develop targeted, sustainable marketing and product plans. ● Traveled overseas for quality control and product development.

Director of Development/Merchandising

Billabong

2010 – 2015

● Implemented new line plan structures for sales, development, and design teams, resulting in enhanced efficiency and increased revenue. ● Negotiated with vendors and established strategic margins for optimal business revenue. ● Operations expert

Design Director

Rip Curl

2002 – 2010

● Led all product development efforts from concept to completion for over 400 SKUs. ● Collaborated with creative teams to forecast, design, and develop seasonal products based on consumer data. ● Vendor relations