Gary Morgan is a dedicated and experienced multi-line footwear specialist seeking new comfort lines for the Pacific Northwest region. He has over 25 years of experience in the footwear industry, having generated millions of dollars in sales for various brands in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Morgan has received multiple salesman of the year awards and has extensive experience opening new accounts and building territories. He provides references from several regional retailers who can attest to his strong work ethic and professional relationships.
1. Gary Morgan
Salmon Creek Trading Company, LLC.
13816 “F” NW 10th Court
Vancouver, WA 98685
(503) 329-9673
shudawgnw@hotmail.com
“Dedicated, hard-working, experienced multi-line footwear specialist” seeking comfort
lines for the states of WA, OR, ID, MT and AK.
Work Experience
April 2015 to present- REVERE COMFORT SHOES, Pacific Northwest, opened 12 new accounts,
potential to generate $250,000 in the first year
1989-October 2014 – NAOT USA, Pacific Northwest, started with -0- accounts and ended with 160+
accounts generating $2.8 to $3.2 million each year for the past 10 years, major retailers, ie,
Nordstrom, OnLineShoes.com, REI, Zulily
2001-2012 - KLOGS, Pacific Northwest, started with -0- accounts and ended with accounts
generating over $700,000 in my last year, major account, ie OnLine Shoes.com
1996-2000 - EMU Ridge, Pacific Northwest, accounts generated $1.5+ million in my last year
1989-1996 - UGG, Pacific Northwest, started with -0- accounts and built the territory to $2.8+
million in my last year, major retailers ie, Nordstrom, Meier & Frank, Fred Meyer, G.I Joe’s,
Emporium
Professional Affiliations/Positions
Pacific Northwest Apparel Association/President and Chairman of the Board
Northwest Market Association/ President and Chairman of the Board
National Shoe Travelers Association/President and Chairman of the Board
Achievements
Salesman of the Year…CANDIES Footwear
Salesman of the Year…UGG
Salesman of the Year…NAOT (2 times)
Work Responsibilities
Open new accounts, clinic/training store owner and employees
Attending regional and national trade shows
Servicing and presenting the shoe line to new and existing accounts
Assisting in merchandising of product for in store displays
Training of ‘B’ rep(s) to assist on the road and at trade shows
Provide professional and honest working relationships with retailers
References
Ed Habre/Josh Habre, owners of Erhco, Inc, dba Shoe Mill, 8 stores, Portland, Oregon
Chris Tabit, owner Chick’s Shoes, Mercer Island, WA.
Alan O’Hara, owner When the Shoe Fits, 4 stores, Vancouver, WA.
Cassandra Tran, buyer Shoes.com, Seattle, WA
Saager’s Shoes, owner, Ron Saager, Milton-Freewater, OR