Mark Hoffman

About Mark Hoffman

Substantial experience as a hard-working, loyal and successful Retail executive. Have worked in a wide array of positions and fields from buying to selling to market research primarily in the footwear/apparel/accessories industry. Background and extensive list of industry contacts provide expertise, direction and value to a wide variety of positions. Strong communication skills, diligent follow-up and a committed work ethic are traits that can be used on a daily basis to help or grow business for any company. Specialties: Buying experience for 300+ stores, Data analysis, Supervision/Direction for sales reps, Direct sales history with major national & regional accounts, Market Research, Franchise Services

Experience

1. Sales Representative

   Kittredge & Associates

   Jul 2011 — Present · West Palm Beach, FL, US

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech Communications

  1972 — 1976

• University of Pittsburgh

  BA, Speech Communications

  1972 — 1976

Skills

• Sales Management
• Pricing
• Sales Operations
• Selling
• Visual Merchandising
• Brand Development
• Forecasting
• P&L
• Sporting Goods
• Profit
• Wholesale
• P&L Management
• Market Research
• Product Marketing
• Account Management
• Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Merchandising
• Private Label
• Direct Sales
• Footwear
• Inventory Management
• Sales
• Brand Management
• Trade Shows
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Shoes
• Apparel
• Market Planning
• Consumer Products
• Management
• Retail
• Leadership