Jayson Maples
Drosselgang 8 Koblenz
Summary
Results-focused Senior Executive with 15 years of diverse experience leading growing companies. Strategic and tactical executive with exceptional skills to direct the big picture while keeping sight of critical details. Exemplary communicator and consensus builder with keen insights into people as well as optimizing business processes to enhance long-term profitability. Astute leader with strategic mindset and proven throughout career to be a team player and collaborate cross-functionally on large scale initiatives to meet dynamic industry challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Global Merchandiser/Special Projects Manager
Timex Group
Drosselgang 8 Koblenz
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded global merchandising strategies, leveraging market trends and consumer insights to drive product development, assortment planning, and pricing strategies across multiple international markets
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute end-to-end merchandising processes, from concept ideation and product design to sourcing, procurement, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and financial targets.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics and sales forecasting models to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize product assortment and inventory allocation
Sales Cost Analyst & European Product Manager
Revcor Companies Inc
Ft. Worth Texas & Carpentersville, Illinois
03.2004 - 10.2024
- · Accountable for a business plan to integrate distribution into the German Market with sales exceeding $6 mio.
- · Increased sales with major German client from $23,000 to $192,000 in three months
- · Responsible for the presentation of various products to International Key Accounts in Europe
Vice President of Sales EMEA
Timex Group
Drosselgang 8 Koblenz
03.2013 - 02.2023
- · Global brand leader with over 15 years of international experience
- · Intensive knowledge managing 6 Global License Brands, Guess, Gc, Adidas, Furla Watches, Furla Jewelry Ted Baker in 40+ countries
- · Experienced team and project leader with proven success building Global distribution channels from ground up and setting up internal affiliate in Germany
- Analyzed customer data to identify new sales opportunities and launched Adidas Originals Watch Brand exceeding 40+ countries
- Legal Know-How: Negotiated contracts with customers and internal legal teams
- Managed and drove Multi Brand Portfolio with +$200.0M revenues achieving YOY CAGR growth in double digits in more than 40 markets
- Proven ability to manage global regional sales managers and country managers while working from home office
• Demonstrated ability to streamline operations that increase productivity and efficiencies leading to cost savings of 25% in global travel
• Key strength: bringing cross functional teams together to drive collaborations and achieving and exceeding Company Goals
Regional Business Manager EMEA
Timex Group
Drosselgang 8 Koblenz
09.2008 - 03.2013
- · Responsible for distribution & retail operations in 21 markets exceeding $233.0M retail sales
- Analyzed financial data to measure profitability of current operations in the region.
- · Led and managed distributors to achieve a sell-out CAGR of 35% YOY through business, assortment & P&L management activities aimed at optimizing sell-through, increase stock turns and decrease liquidation inventories
- · Development and roll-out of 13 mono-brand retail concept stores in the Middle East
- · Achieved Gc watch sales growth of $40.0M with distributors to achieve Swiss Watch Federation top 10 status for units shipped
Sales Controlling Manager DE, Benelux & AT
Fossil (Europe) GmbH
Erlstätt
03.2006 - 08.2008
- · Sales accumulation in excess of approx. €250 Mio., 11 Brands und five different product groups
- · Developed and managed all sales plans and business strategies with 7 Sales Manager
- · Ensured all Open to Buy budgets were maintained
- · Implemented a Sales Development Program for 13 Key Account Managers to enhance Retail Math strategies
- · Responsible for the SAP Business Warehouse System Reporting in Europe
- · Managed and maintained various sales reporting systems, (i.e. regional reporting for sales representatives with a specific zip code)
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve retail math understanding and KPI implementation into reporting
Key Account Manager Fossil Watches
Fossil Inc.
Dallas, Texas
10.2004 - 03.2006
- · Responsible for Key Account with sales of approx. $10 Mio.
- · Accountable for sales plans and all strategy and budget planning
- · Developed sales and marketing strategy with Key Account; 79 doors
- · Analyzed selling reports with Senior Vice President to assure all regions were stocked with top sellers
- · Ensured all merchandisers were fully trained and educated on company standard visual merchandising techniques
Sales/Inventory Manager While Full-time Student
Gap Inc.
Arlington, Texas
11.1998 - 11.2002
- · Implemented merchandise handling and presentation for an $8 mio. Store
- · Responsible for the daily store operations of 5 inventory employees and 50 sales employees
- · Increased production capacity by executing a daily electronically sales replenishment report system
Sales Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
Arlington, Texas
01.2002 - 09.2002
- · Managed and organized the entire sales organization of 4 assistant managers and approx. 50 employees
- · Selected to present store operations and standards to CEO and Vice President – CEO listed the store accomplishments in Top 3 out of approx. 500 Stores Nationwide
- · Responsible for Sales in excess of $12 mio.
- · Assisted with the daily operations, account management, merchandising and employee development
- · Prepared and analyzed forecasts, budgets, financials and productivity reports
Intern World Class Finance Department
KPMG Consulting GmbH
Düsseldorf
05.2000 - 08.2000
- · Researched and analyzed the driving force behind changes in eFinance
- · Participated in an international project introducing a Success-Factor-Balanced Scorecard
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
F-16 Special Weapons Technician/Instructor
United States Air Force
Spangdahlem Air Base
11.1994 - 11.1998
- · Educated and ensured all F-16 Squadron Load Crews complied to weapons standardization procedures; ca. 100 Airmen/Soldiers
- Loaded and unloaded various munitions onto F-16 fighter aircraft according to mission requirements and technical specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on weapons systems to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams and pilots to coordinate loading schedules and prioritize mission objectives.
- Maintained meticulous records of munitions inventory and usage, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- · Top Secret Security Clearance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas United States05-2021
MBA - International Business Management
Schiller International University
Heidelberg, Germany06-2003
Study Abroad Internship Program - International Business And German
Academy For International Education
Bonn, Germany01-2000
High School Diploma -
Cleburne High School
Cleburne, Texas United States05-1993
Grade School
Coleman Elementary School
Cleburne, Texas United States05-1989
Skills
- Media Relations
- Client Relationship Building
- Lead Generation
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Metrics Tracking
- Price Structuring
- Sales Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Performance Data Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sales and Marketing Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
Affiliations
Community Engagement:
- Active involvement in School community initiatives serving as an elected member of Schule Eltern Beirat for 2 years. Neukarthause Koblenz Grundschule
- Active involvement as elected Classroom Representative for 4 years to ensure parents, teachers, and students interests were met
- VFR Karthause Koblenz Active Member
- SRL Koblenz Triathlon Active Member
- Active Member of St. Hedwig Church
- Collaboration with German colleagues and neighbors on projects or activities that promote growth in children for the future
Languages
English
First Language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Vice President Global Merchandiser/Special Projects Manager
Timex Group
01.2023 - Current
Vice President of Sales EMEA
Timex Group
03.2013 - 02.2023
Regional Business Manager EMEA
Timex Group
09.2008 - 03.2013
Sales Controlling Manager DE, Benelux & AT
Fossil (Europe) GmbH
03.2006 - 08.2008
Key Account Manager Fossil Watches
Fossil Inc.
10.2004 - 03.2006
Sales Cost Analyst & European Product Manager
Revcor Companies Inc
03.2004 - 10.2024
Sales Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2002 - 09.2002
Intern World Class Finance Department
KPMG Consulting GmbH
05.2000 - 08.2000
Sales/Inventory Manager While Full-time Student
Gap Inc.
11.1998 - 11.2002
F-16 Special Weapons Technician/Instructor
United States Air Force
11.1994 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration
University of Texas At Arlington
MBA - International Business Management
Schiller International University
Study Abroad Internship Program - International Business And German
Academy For International Education
High School Diploma -
Cleburne High School
Grade School
Coleman Elementary School
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