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jon brookings

@jonbrookings

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I grow footwear and consumer-goods revenue through sales, marketing, and retail partnerships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead sales and marketing growth for a footwear, consumer-goods, or branded-products business, applying P&L leadership, omnichannel strategy, forecasting, merchandising, and customer partnerships to deliver measurable revenue growth.

I've grown footwear and consumer-goods businesses by connecting sales strategy, merchandising, marketing, and customer needs.

At Propet USA, I held full P&L responsibility for $38M in annual revenue, increasing revenue from $25M to $38M through a private-equity transition. I led sales, marketing, and support teams while rebuilding a national 1099 sales force that increased productivity by 30%.

I also introduced AI-informed Power BI forecasting that reduced stockouts by 20% and improved inventory turnover by 12%, while product, marketing, and e-commerce initiatives lifted sell-through by 15%.

Previously at Gravity Defyer, I expanded wholesale from 1% to 12% of company revenue, adding more than $10M annually. I've managed major accounts including Nordstrom, Amazon, and Zappos and led teams through growth, brand repositioning, and ownership change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President of Sales

Propet USA

Jan 2017 - Mar 2025 (8 years 2 months)

Reported directly to the CEO with full P&L responsibility for $38M in annual revenue and an operating budget of $3M. Increased revenue from $25M to $38M during tenure and private equity transition.

P&L management Sales Strategy Business Development Account Management Brand Development Category Growth Omni channel Sales Market Expansion Pricing Optimization Demand Forecasting Product Merchandising Contract Negotiation CRM Systems NetSuite Power BI AI Driven Insights Cross functional Leadership team development

Vice President, B2B Sales & Marketing

Gravity Defyer

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)

Expanded wholesale channel from 1% to 12% of total company revenue, adding $10M+ annually. Directed merchandising strategy across wholesale and retail channels, increasing category penetration.

B2B Sales Marketing Strategy Merchandising Channel Development Sales Team Leadership KPI development Trade Fair Strategy Promotion Partner Growth

Key Account Executive / Territory Manager

Earth Inc.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Managed $24M portfolio; added $554K in one quarter through targeted expansion. Grew major accounts—Nordstrom, Amazon, Zappos—consistently exceeding sales goals.

Key Account Management Territory Management Sales Growth Account Expansion Retail Partnerships

Territory Manager

Josef Seibel / Romika

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)

Expanded territory revenue through new account acquisition and growth of existing accounts, securing Nordstrom Men’s placement for the first time in 8 years.

Territory Management Account Acquisition Account Growth Retail Sales