Joe Pilato

Sports Marketing - Football Clubs @Umbro

Responsible for selling and managing the production of apparel and equipment to all the accounts requirements from the Premier League to lower leagues. This involves working closely with professional athletes, clubs and officials as well as club management, brand design, sales and product teams.Work with Sports Marketing team to develop accurate and realistic go-to market plans and strategies, seasonal assortments, forecasts and scenario plans. Conducting monthly and seasonal business reviews with all Nike Inc contracted clubs and players.Optimize sales of sports apparel to assigned account base. Achieve seasonal initiatives and product category goals. Manage cancellations and closeout. Up sell performance and sportswear to non-contracted players / teams where needed outside of contract advising on style/quality of Product and sell through. Provide account feedback to key stakeholders including the Head of Sports Marketing. Use market knowledge on product trends, pricing and the competition to maximize sales. Remain up to date forecast on product and product changes. Present at the highest level within the football industry, driving the relationship between club, player and the brand through constant communication whilst maintaining a proactive approach. Contracted Football Clubs - Manchester City FC, Blackburn Rovers FC, Rangers FC, New York Cosmos, WBA FC, Birmingham City FC, Hull City FC, Sunderland AFC, Hearts, Swansea City FC, West ham United, Wembley FC, San Roque de Lepe FC (Soccer Aid), Right to Dream Academy, Southapmton FC,Lincoln City FC, Linfield FC, Forrest, Huddersfield FC, Wrexham FC.