Bret Louderback

Experience

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  MERCANTILESTORES INC

  Oct 1993 - Aug 1998

  Brand Manager

  Responsible for development of quarterly merchandisepresentation direction for 8 business categories* Responsible for quarterly product knowledge trainingand merchandise presentation seminars for entirecorporation* Designed and developed new fixturing and lifestylemerchandising presentation for comprehensive soft lineshome categories* Oversaw rollout and installation of new shop conceptfixture package to top tier market doors* Developed and updated new comprehensive Brand logosignage and product packaging for all brand categories* Created in store and online inventory for all PrivateLabel Brand signage needs and requests* Promoted to Corporate Brand Manager 1993 Show less

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  GIBSONGREETINGS

  Aug 1998 - Sept 1999

  Director Seasonal Promotional Merchandising

  * Responsible for design overview of all seasonal andpromotional product categories* Developed seasonal and in line merchandise presentationdirection for all product categories* Developed new candle product category through newMerchandise presentation, marketing and product design* Collaborated on new plush categories that were distributedto national retail chains (Macys, Target, WalMart)* Responsible for all new national retail installs of seasonaland promotional categories* Developed cost effective ways to utilize multiple formats toimplement seasonal product merchandising* Developed new in line fixture solutions to update in storedisplays and utilize additional inventory* Directed production of all Corporate Sales and Marketingbrochures and materials for national sales teams Show less

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  Nautica JeansCompany

  Oct 1999 - May 2006

  Brand Manager

  Assisted in nationwide launch of new product category inseven retail chains across five state territory.* Corporate Coordinator responsible for quarterly marketappointments, assortment selection, merchandisepresentation and weekly sales and stock reporting to NewYork office.* Initiated marketing events and fashion shows to helppromote brand awareness in stores* Partnered with Nautica Shop Development to initiate andrefine NJC fixture design and point of sale signage package.* Awarded “2006 Best In Store Visual MerchandisePresentation” in national competition* Promoted to Nautica Sportswear Regional Brand Manager Show less

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  Nautica Enterprises

  May 2006 - Jan 2015

  Regional BrandManager

  *Managed a four state regional territory responsible for four families of retail business totaling $8.5 million dollars in annual sales.*Coordinated merchandise selection and deliveries to retail accounts. Attended quarterly market appointments to affect merchandise assortments, presentation strategies and drive sales.*Provide product training and merchandising consultation to key accounts to enable retail partners associates to achieve sales plans.*Develop quarterly strategies based on business analysis aimed at enhancing retail performance and company profitability*Managed in store retail shop locations maintaining and updating image picturing, point of sale signing, seasonal point of sale materials, and visual merchandise presentation standards. Show less

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  SBD Outdoor

  Jun 2016 - now

  Senior Territory Sales Manager
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  MTD Products

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Territory Manager

    Jun 2016 - Sept 2020