Matthew Stone

Regional Sales Manager @Longines Watch Co. Francillon Ltd.

Vancouver, BC, CA

Managing brand presence across all wholesale, corporate and travel retail points of sale throughout Western Canada, contributing to year-over-year growth- Coordinate product training sessions for retail partners, ensuring that brand merchandising guidelines and standards are consistently maintained across all retail locations- Optimize regional inventory levels by identifying key product assortments and introducing novelties, while strategically managing distribution channels to align with overall business objectives and meet market demands- Execute marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and support retailer growth through various point-of-sale activities including product launches and retailer incentives-Negotiate and prepare all co-op advertising agreements in compliance with approval process from brand manager, retailer and finance- Compile monthly sales and inventory reports for HQ using operational tools such as Salesforce and RMIS- Manage, maintain, and strengthen business relationships with both new partners and existing accounts- Close accounts that do not uphold the brand’s standards.

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology