Cody Kay

About Cody Kay

I thrive in an environment where I am able to partner with Leaders that have a love for people, business and service. I enjoy meeting new people and actively recruiting new Leaders and inspiring individuals to continue their development through new opportunities and challenges.

Experience

1. Global Sales Manager

   Kendo Brands, Inc.

   Feb 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   The Manager will be responsible for developing and driving channel strategy, ensuring optimal brand representation at all touch points to maximize both sell-in and sell-out, while also driving initiatives aimed at increasing channel profitability-A key aspect of this position involves understanding and communicating the needs of each cross-functional team to ensure the best execution of core and innovation support plans-This includes collaboration across product strategy, education, field sales, creative, inventory planning, global marketing, and operations-The Manager will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the business across all channels, providing regular and comprehensive sales updates to management and cross-functional teamsThis knowledge will inform the overall brand strategy-Establishing and maintaining best-in-class relationships with merchants is crucial, as is securing their alignment on brand strategy to maximize retailer support for key launches

Education

• Orange Coast College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

  2006 — 2010

• Golden West College

  Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

  2014 — 2015