Guy Hartley
Independent Sales Rep
erwinna | United States
Interests
DJing
Music
Travel
Architecture
Nature
skateboarding
Industries
Lifestyle
Skate
Surf
In my own words
— Guy<p>Over 25 years of skateboarding experience, with 12 years experience on the industry side.
Looking for a good enviorment where I can apply my knowledge and hard work.</p>
Trajectory
Dec 2017 — Now
Brand Representative · GJPH Sales
(Globe Brand Footwear / Apparel & Hard Goods, Dwindle Distribution, Primitive Skateboarding & Apparel, Impala Roller Skates.)
(Tri State & North East Territories)
* Meet with accounts on location to build repour and generate sales
* Contacting accounts and working with inside reps to generate sales
* Researching, recruiting, and building relationships with new accounts
* Working with accounting to keep accounts current and up to date
* Tradeshow involvement and sales meeting support
* Responsible for close out accounts and discounted product
* Maintaining team of flow and shop riders for all territories
Jul 2012 — Dec 2017
In House Sales Rep Customer Service · Dwindle Distribution
El Segundo, CA (Skateboard Manufacturer / Distributor)
(Almost, Blind, Darkstar, Enjoi, Andale, Heritage, Tensor, Madness)
07/12 - 12/17 In House Sales Rep / Customer Service
(South LA / Tri State / ON & QC Canada / Mid West / Caribbean / North East)
* Contacting accounts and working with outside reps to generate sales
* Researching, recruiting, and building relationships with new accounts
* Working with accounting to keep accounts current and up to date
* Handling defective goods and warrantee issues for customers
* Tradeshow involvement and sales meeting support
* Responsible for close out accounts and discounted product
* Maintaining team of flow and shop riders for all territories
Mar 2006 — Jan 2012
Trade Show Manager Marketing Coordinator · Mighty Fine
* Responsible for all aspects of tradeshow production, up to 30 shows per year
* Coordinate and develop all retail promotions: in store, online, tradeshow
* Structure annual budgets for tradeshows and promotions
* Manage and fulfill public relations requests
* Build and maintain relationships with online retailers
* Oversee installation of retailers in-store point-of-purchase, counter top, electrical based signage and substantial window installations
Aug 2003 — Mar 2006
Footwear Buyer / Sales · Val Surf Skateboard shop N Hollywood Pasadena Woodland Hills Thousand Oaks
* Primary buyer for all footwear and related accessories as well as DVD's for five regional stores
* Executed sales orders for off-line retail outlets
* Responsible for quarterly and annual inventory reporting
* Assessed retail pricing and created in-store merchandising
* Build and maintain relationships with vendors and sales representatives
