Theodore James Jim Trombly
Product Manager @5.11 Tactical
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WORK HISTORY
Product Manager @5.11 Tactical
Costa Mesa, CA, US
Provided a comprehensive overview of the current workwear market, identifying unmet needs and under-served segments. Recommended strategic opportunities for product differentiation and market entry. Introduction of new products like; inherently flame-resistant (IFR) stretch work pants, hybrid coveralls, and hoodies with planned revenue of ~$12M to $50M in 3 years. Sourced advanced flame-resistant fabrics to create point of differentiation in PPE workwear market.
EDUCATION
West Virginia University
Plant Molecular Biology
University of Vermont
Bachelor’s Degree
ABOUT THEODORE JAMES JIM TROMBLY
Award-winning technical apparel & equipment manager with 4 patents, including the first-ever Flame-Resistant Two Piece Flight Suit for the US military. Fifteen years leading apparel & equipment product design & development as a Strategic Product Planner, Line Manager and Merchant. Key member of management teams responsible growing large companies or start-ups in Outdoor, Fashion, Military and Workwear markets. Delivering products that incorporate new technology, meet financial requirements and exceed consumer expectations. Strong desire to find winning solutions, with the ability to use market and product analytics to steer expansion, grow revenue and improve profit. Placing high value on cross-functional collaboration for optimal go-to-market planning and execution. Dynamic team leadership inspiring creative people to grow into high-performers and produce their best w••••••••@gmail.comAchieving topline sales revenue Strategic product planning Market research Analysis based trends & historical selling data Forecasting unit sales Financial management through planning Style & SKU counts, targeting gross margin growth, analyzing GMROI and SKU productivity Leadership Team-building Managing people Managing design & development process Managing launch calendar Agile project management Trello Innovation (4 Patents) Infinity Designer Creative process Fabric & Materials expert Apparel fit expertise Tracking delivery Manufacturing experience in USA, China, and Southeast Asia Supply chain relations Cost negotiation Setting prices for US and Int’l markets Sales experience in North America, Europe, Japan, and Canada Inter-departmental collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Production, Ecommerce, Merchandising and senior executives
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