Henry Montalvo
Wholesale Consultant/VP of Sales · Kiefer Aquatics
Westlake Village, CAIn My Own Words
Motivated Sales Director, with 25 years of diverse apparel industry experience, leverages understanding of business P&L, key profitability drivers, processes to increase revenue, meet sales and profit goals, and create accurate forecasts. Dynamic business development leader with strong entrepreneurial spirit who builds business strategies in alignment with business directions to drive product initiatives. Establishes strong relationships with new prospects while nurturing existing accounts and decision makers. My recent role as VP of Sales for a national clothing brand and prior experience as a retail Buyer will allow me to transition seamlessly into a new role.
Work Experience
Sales Manager
Kiefer Aquatics2021 – Present
Drive off-price/liquidation channels, report to CEO, play key role in scaling Amazon and Marketplace businesses, and spearhead sales development in under-penetrated swimwear categories. Build partnership and interface with internal departments to create effective balance in wholesale and retail. Enhance team building for critical success. Key Competencies: Sales, eCommerce, Business Development, Business Analytics, Marketing, Product Development, Merchandising, Product Presentation, Reporting, forecasting, Planning
Wholesale Consultant/VP of Sales
Oliver Logan | DD Apparel, llc2020 – Present
Provide organizational problem solving to drive sales creation, business development, and collaboration on product development for women’s and men’s denim. Introduce efficient forecasting tools and align with marketing of private label, branded, and licensed products. Key Competencies: Sales, Business Development, Marketing, eCommerce, Merchandising, Product Development, Costing/Pricing,
Vice President Sales
Haggar Clothing Co.2018 – 2020
Improved market share of Haggar Brands, licensed product, and private label programs in department store, off-price, and ecommerce channels. Collaborated with planning, product development, and product management teams. Managed and coached 6-person trade sales team. Team collaboration to drive Amazon and Marketplace sales.
Sales Director - Account Executive
Kizan International Inc. | Louis Raphael2007 – 2018
Collaborated with internal teams to elevate service levels, introduce brands and seasonal items, create strategy for business growth, and white space product development. Created strategy and processes to improve sales and ARoS/ACoS for eCommerce and Amazon.com platforms. Directed management of P&L and SEO maximization.
West Coast Sales Director
Marcraft Apparel Group2006 – 2007
Manage major west coast department stores, re-established specialty stores, and created selling specialist program.
Buyer
Robinsons-May | Meier & Frank2000 – 2006
Classification Buyer for Men's Denim and Men's Tailored Clothing. Awarded Buyer of the year.
Sales Manager
Nordstrom1989 – 1999
Top performing Los Angeles Men’s Sportswear and Faconnable chain store location.
