Brandon Temple

National Account Manager @Mechanix Wear

In my role, I work with both national and regional retailers and distributors to drive growth and new distribution of Mechanix Wear Gloves. This involves identifying, prospecting, and calling on new retailers to carry our product line as well as the day to day management of current account business. I\'m responsible for national sales in Mechanix Wear\'s consumer business in the Hardware, Club, Sporting Goods, and Farm and Fleet Channels. Current accounts include Walmart, Costco, Sam\'s Club, Menards, Target, Orgill, Ace Hardware, True Value, Do It Best, Rogue Fitness, Dicks Sporting Goods, Mills Fleet Farm, Blain\'s Farm & Fleet, and more. I work collaboratively with our product design and marketing department on new product launches and colorways in addition to setting retail price points, costs, and margin targets. Experienced in negotiating complex business agreements, forecasting supply and demand, developing advertising/marketing strategies, and launch programs. In my role, I help educate and train my customers on the features and benefits of our product portfolio and work tirelessly to develop meaningful and trusted business relationships.