Bob Stomel

About Bob Stomel

Sales Management Professional at the regional, national, and international level…

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Huffy Corporation

   Oct 1997 — Present

   Manage Domestic and International Sales with Manufacturers Representatives and Factory Direct Managers. Responsible for strategic planning, product and brand management, sales and marketing activities at mass, regional, and ecommerce retailers. Launched and successfully initiated direct ship programs with Domestic and International retailers to manage inventory levels, minimize operating expenses and increase market share. • Plan product assortments by retail channel, and for individual retailers • Develop sales and marketing strategies with traditional and ecommerce retailers Responsible for the development of bicycle programs for National and Regional retailers such as- Toys R Us, Toys R Us Canada, Costco, Big 5, Academy Sports, Amazon, Dick\'s Sporting Goods, Target, Canadian Tire, AAFES,NEXCOM, Big Lots, Top Brands Premium Incentives, Dunham\'s Sports, Meijer, HEB, Ross, Burlington, Benny\'s, Kroger, QVC, Fred\'s, Dollar General, TJX Companies, Walmart Canada, Michael C. Fina Co, Kmart, Sears, Disney Store.com, Blain Supply, Sun & Ski Sports, Shopko, Westin Resorts, Woot, Disney Rewards, Zuiliy, BSN Sports, Panama Jack, Emery Waterhouse, Cost Plus World Market, GILT, Radial, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, eBay, Beall\'s, Family Dollar, Halo, Bass Pro and Cabela\'s. Big W, Kmart AU, Target AU, Anaconda AU, The Warehouse NZ, Costco AU • Improved balance sheet • Increased product placement • Expanded retailer base domestically and internationally

Education

• Temple University

  Business/Marketing/Economics

  1982 — 1984

• Bucks County Community College

  Business/Accounting

  1981 — 1982

Skills

• Forecasting
• Competitive Analysis
• Product Marketing
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Product Management
• Sales Operations
• Sales Management
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• E-Commerce
• B2b
• Pricing
• Customer Service
• Product Development
• Leadership
• Sales
• P&L Management
• Merchandising
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• New Business Development
• Inventory Management
• Sporting Goods
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning
• Team Building
• Retail
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Development
• Purchasing
• Bicycle Repair
• Key Account Management