Summary
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Work History
Education
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Interests
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James Tarras

Arvada,CO

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable sales professional with 10+ years of experience in the outdoor industry and extensive knowledge in client relations, account management, strategic planning, go to market strategies, and sales forecasting. Seeking to leverage skills in maintaining quality, long-term partnerships in a successful sales environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

Fjällräven
03.2021 - Current
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships with partners including Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Nordstrom, Zappos, and others.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to position new and carryover products, assortment plan, and align on go to market strategies.
  • Analyzed sales and sell through trends along with account needs to identify successes and opportunities within all channels.
  • Worked in partnership with cross-functional teams including merchandising, design/production, finance, and logistics to collaboratively work towards strategic sales goals and growth.
  • Worked closely with marketing to drive growth by focusing on key products via digital advertising, in-store activations, events, and more.
  • Created sales forecasts to target monthly, quarterly, and yearly objectives.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace within the industry.

Key Account/EDI Coordinator

Fjällräven
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Managed key account orderbook with total annual revenue of more than $15 million
  • Continuously maintained long-term professional relationships and collaborated with sales and marketing teams in order to maximize sales potential.
  • Responsibilities included inventory and purchase order management, working alongside logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries, and serving as primary liaison for top tier accounts.

Dealer Services Representative

Fjällräven
06.2013 - 03.2016
  • Coordinated data entry, data analysis, and customer service for wholesale, ecommerce, and retail business channels.
  • Worked alongside accounts and sales representatives to maintain proper and efficient order flow and maximum account satisfaction.

Senior Service Associate

Oppenheimer Funds
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Customer service contact that provided client education, processed business transactions, fulfilled financial advisor/investor requests, and maintained high levels of customer service.

Processing Variable Associate

Oppenheimer Funds
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Data entry specialist responsible for processing mutual fund contributions, creating new accounts, updating account information, and establishing correspondence with key shareholders and representatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Studies

University of Denver
Denver, CO
03.2011

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Client Relations
  • Data Analysis
  • Account Development
  • Presentation Creation and Delivery
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Market Analysis
  • Sales Forecasting and Strategic Planning

Interests

Fishing, Hiking, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Music, Traveling the World

Timeline

Key Account Manager

Fjällräven
03.2021 - Current

Key Account/EDI Coordinator

Fjällräven
03.2016 - 03.2021

Dealer Services Representative

Fjällräven
06.2013 - 03.2016

Senior Service Associate

Oppenheimer Funds
06.2012 - 06.2013

Processing Variable Associate

Oppenheimer Funds
11.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Studies

University of Denver

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