Jonathan Hersch

Background

About Jonathan Hersch

A strategic retail merchant and planner with more than 20 years of experience managing brands including Maidenform, Nautica, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Avenue, among others, and a successful track record for markedly increasing shareholder value. Key accomplishments include growing revenue from $30M to over $100M, improving Turn by over 250-300% and Gross Margin by 500-600 basis points, and overseeing all aspects of merchandising and planning for 70 - 100 doors. Most recent experience includes direction of the planning and allocation for 290 door specialty chain, the integration of its eCommerce platform, and launching of its new brand. Especially effective at high level negotiations, project leadership, and motivating teams to perform at their peak. Proficient at leveraging advanced analytical skills and creating powerful planning tools through Excel and Planning software. Knowledgeable of all levels of merchandise planning for both brick and mortar and eCommerce on a wide variety of platforms. Regarded as a persuasive and open communicator who builds and maintains relationships within and outside of the organization. Areas of expertise span a comprehensive range of functions, encompassing- Leadership - Team-Building - eCommerce - Negotiations - Communications - Brick & Mortar - Strategic Planning - Analysis/Problem-Solving - Planning Tools - Promotions - Staff Management - Partnerships