Richard Wanzel
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dear hiring manager I am a retired retail sales executive who continues working albeit in the grass roots field I enjoy the most - interacting with people and being a part of a team. For the past 5 years I have worked seasonally at the Port Sandfield Marina and Craigleith Ski club interacting with vacationers and club members. The following is an outline of my past journey that you may find interesting however my my future is in the aforementioned realm of customer service and being part of a team. Hopefully you will consider my application. Thank you Regards Rick
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
National Buyer, Store Manager, and Merchandise Manager
Hudson's Bay Company
National Sales Manager – Women’s Division, Director of Merchandising
Levis Strauss
Sales Rep to EVP Sales and Marketing
NYG
01.1977 - 01.2020
- Progressed from Sales Rep to EVP Sales and Marketing over a 40-year career
- Personally managed a $150M annual portfolio, achieving $+1B in career sales and leading a Sales and Analytical team
- Served as a participating member of the Executive Management team
- Spearheaded the company's expansion into international markets, with a specific focus on American and European markets
- Negotiated department store & soft shops to secure main aisle frontage, ensuring maximum exposure and sales dominance
- Repositioned the company into the lower-cost markets
Education
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Hudson's Bay Management Course
fabric and Textiles course
University of North Carolina
Skills
- Sales Excellence: Task-driven with a consistent track record of surpassing sales targets in dynamic domestic and international markets Thriving on closing high-stakes deals and fostering lifelong client relationships
- Executive Communication: Proficient in engaging with C-suite executives and key decision-makers, adept at conveying complex value propositions with precision and persuasive flair
- Strategic Product Launches: Skilled in designing impactful launch strategies that generate excitement and drive initial sales, positioning new products as industry leaders
- Trade Show Expertise: Specializes in transforming trade show floors into lucrative opportunities Expert in planning and executing strategies to maximize ROI at industry events
- Media Sales Presentations: Experienced and engaging on-air guest for global TV shopping channels
- Omni-Channel Marketing: Contributed to managing and growing the Domestic Direct Marketing Omni Channel Program, advancing the next generation of distribution
- Financial Acumen: Financial strategist with expertise in planning and analyzing potential opportunities using data-driven insights to optimize sales tactics and demonstrate clear value to clients
- Relationship Building: Master cultivator of an extensive network of industry connections, converting casual acquaintances into enduring partnerships that drive business growth
- Inclusive Mindset: Proponent of an inclusive and multicultural environment, supporting diversity long before it became a widespread norm
- Dynamic Personality: Balances a serious professional demeanor with an infectious sense of humor, enhancing personal and business interactions Experienced in both political and non-political contexts, thriving in flat organizational hierarchies to enable quick decision-making and competitive responsiveness
- Outward Bound: Avid participant and believer in wilderness team building expeditions
Languages
English
Professional Working
Community Service
YMCA GTA, GTA YMCA building fund raising team member, Send a Kid to Camp Annual donation
Passion & Milestones
- Aviation: Experience private pilot
- Music: Music Composer and performer featured in "Listen to Me" and "Tears by" the One Way Street recognized among top 1000 garage Bands in North America. Released the single "Super Do Nothin Day" under the pseudonym of Rick Livingston on Polydor Records airing in over 3500 North American radio stations
Timeline
Sales Rep to EVP Sales and Marketing
NYG
01.1977 - 01.2020
National Buyer, Store Manager, and Merchandise Manager
Hudson's Bay Company
National Sales Manager – Women’s Division, Director of Merchandising
Levis Strauss
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
undefined
Hudson's Bay Management Course
fabric and Textiles course
University of North Carolina
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