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Brett Chandler

Irvine

Summary

Dynamic VP of Sales with a proven track record in revenue growth and P&L ownership within the multi-brand apparel sector. Expertise in sales strategy execution and cross-functional collaboration, driving significant margin optimization.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Sales

Michael Gerald
Cerritos, CA
2003 - Current

Lead sales strategy and execution for a multi-brand apparel business across major U.S. retailers, managing an $15M+ portfolio and driving consistent revenue growth.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Grew annual revenue from $4M to $15.5M by expanding product lines, strengthening retail partnerships, and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Launched and scaled a seasonal apparel category (“Ugly Christmas Sweaters”), generating over $60M in revenue within six years.
  • Successfully onboarded and scaled business across all 8 regional Costco buying offices, navigating complex organizational structures and operational demands to drive consistent volume and execution.
  • Built and maintained high-impact relationships with West Coast buying teams across Ross, Marmaxx, Burlington, and Nordstrom Rack, strengthening long-term partnerships and unlocking incremental growth opportunities.
  • Manage full P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin optimization to ensure profitability and ROI.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 direct reports, fostering a performance-driven and collaborative culture.
  • Oversee sales for 8 apparel brands across multiple retail channels, balancing priorities and maximizing productivity.
  • Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and product teams to align on strategy and execution.
  • Develop and implement pricing and margin strategies to consistently meet or exceed financial targets.
  • Utilize CRM tools (Salesforce) to manage pipeline, track performance, and improve sales cycle efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Revenue Growth & P&L Ownership
  • National Accounts & Retail Partnerships
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Product Development & Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Margin Optimization & Pricing Strategy
  • Multi-Brand Portfolio Management
  • Sales Strategy & Execution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

VP of Sales

Michael Gerald
2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

San Diego State University

Top Retail Accounts

  • Costco (All 8 Regional Buying Offices)
  • Ross Stores
  • Marmaxx (TJ Maxx & Marshalls)
  • Burlington
  • Nordstrom Rack
Brett Chandler