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Alexey Perelmuter (Bezuglyy)

Alexey Perelmuter (Bezuglyy)

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Summary

Twenty years of experience in international business. Thriving career in the top sporting goods and outdoor companies in different geographies. Successful track of records of sales development and DTC implementation on assigned territories. Strong leader and solutions-oriented team player with natural sense of urgency and the ability to respond to fast changing business environment. Strong analytical skills that allow to see the current situation comprehensively and take the most profitable decisions for business. Positive mindset which inspires and drives others towards outstanding business results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Business Development

LLC KAL GAV
02.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the business development of Imported and Exported brands across entrusted territories Israel, Europe and Africa
  • Responsibilities: Development of the long-term strategy for Salomon and Craft Sportswear brands
  • Development and implementations of the Salomon DTC rollout plan in Israel
  • Search and development of new partners in Europe and Africa
  • Search and development of the new brands for KAL GAV distribution portfolio
  • Seasonal forecasting and business planning
  • New distribution channels development for distributed brands.

Commercial Director, Acting General Manager

ASICS LLC
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for the business development across Russia and CIS markets, performed the duties of the General Manager during 2022
  • Leading of the sales and product teams
  • Leading the DTC and own e-com projects development
  • Development and implementation of the sales strategy for all distribution channels
  • Development and Implementation of the trade terms and selected distribution policy
  • Seasonal forecasting and business planning.

Senior Wholesale Director

ADIDAS GROUP
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Category P&L and marketing budget management.
  • Leading of the marketing, product and buying team for Outdoor category.
  • Adidas Terrex category strategy development and execution.
  • Fulfilment of the key commercial and brand performance indicators for the outdoor category across Adidas branded stores in the markets (785 stores).
  • Development of the Adidas Terrex retail concept store
  • Stores assortment planning and buying process management.
  • Development and execution of the brand communication campaigns for the category.
  • SMU products development for Russia and CIS markets.


Senior Marketing Director, BU Outdoor

ADIDAS GROUP
11.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for the sales development across entrusted territories in Russia and CIS countries
  • Leading of the sales team
  • Development and implementation of the sales strategy for all distribution channels
  • Implementation of the selected distribution policy and assortment planning process
  • Development of the new trade terms
  • Development and implementation of the T&E and motivation programs for key and specialty accounts.

Country Manager

VF CORPORATION
03.2013 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for the TNF business development and DTC project implementation: Leading the sales and marketing team
  • Sales strategy development and implementation
  • Opening of the new distribution channels for the Brand in the market
  • Development of the unique brand positioning on the market
  • DTC concept development for the market specifics
  • DTC rollout across the country
  • Leading the own e-com project development.

Business development manager

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Responsible for the sales development across the distributor markets in EMEA region
  • GTM strategy development and implementation across assigned territories
  • Opening new distribution channels in close cooperation with distributors sales development teams
  • Adaptation of the global marketing campaigns for the distributors markets
  • Development and execution of the sponsorship project for Sochi winter Olympics signing the contact with SKI Freestyle Federations of Canada and Russia
  • Support of the new markets launches.

Product manager for International Distributors

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
06.2009 - 04.2010
  • Responsible for the international product line development aimed to optimize the production and minimize the gross margin impact by reducing the amount of SMU
  • Analysis of the product needs, competitive trends on the markets
  • Distributors product requests adoption
  • Input into the global product creation team
  • Seasonal product line development
  • Aligning with the global product team to ensure the distributor market needs are covered but in line with the global strategy.

Commercial director, managing partner

360SCA Sport Communication Agency
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Development of the communication platforms based on action and outdoor sports for the international brands operating in Russia (Salomon, Sony, Nissan, Braun)
  • Development of the sponsorship programs for international events
  • Execution of the International events in Russia (Freeride World Tour in Sochi, Cable Wakeboarding World Cup, Red Bull X-FIGHTERS tour, Red Bull AIR RACE exhibition, Break Dance Circus Revolution).

NIKE ACG & NIKE SB category leader

NIKE LLC
08.2005 - 05.2007

· Category P&L and marketing budget management

· Sales team supervision

· Development and fulfillment of the sales and marketing strategy

· Development and execution of the seasonal marketing campaigns

· Launch of the new distribution channels

· Development of NIKE ACG SIS for sporting goods stores and specialty retailers

· Improvement of the category gross margin by adjusting product mix and trade terms for different distribution channels.

Regional sales representative

NIKE LLC
10.2003 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for the successful business growth of the key category for the Nike business in Russia
  • Category P&L and marketing budget management
  • Sales team supervision
  • Development and fulfillment of the sales and marketing strategy
  • Development and execution of the seasonal marketing campaigns
  • Launch of the new distribution channels
  • Development of NIKE ACG SIS for sporting goods stores and specialty retailers
  • Improvement of the category gross margin by adjusting product mix and trade terms for different distribution channels.

Education

MBA - Strategic management - Business Management

High School of Economy
Moscow, Russia
01.2006

High School Diploma -

Academy of Foreign Trade
Moscow, Russia
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Moscow Aviation Institute Technical University
Moscow, Russia
01.2000

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales & Marketing Strategy
  • Financial Modeling & Analysis
  • Retail Operations
  • Key Account Sales
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Effective Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Public Speaking
  • Coaching & Empowerment
  • Ability to Inspire & Motivate

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2
Hebrew
Intermediate
B1

Other

  • Successful completion of the courses (Corporate Finance, Mega Retail, End to End Analytics, Public Speaking, Negotiations)
  • Certified Coach
  • Certified ski instructor
  • Brawn belt in Judo
  • 2 times finisher of the RED BULL ROMANIACS enduro rally
  • Finisher of several running and trail running marathons

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travel
  • International Culture
  • Books
  • Paintings
  • Photography
  • Music
  • Boxing
  • Sailing
  • Running
  • Mountain Biking
  • Skiing

Timeline

Head of Business Development

LLC KAL GAV
02.2023 - Current

Commercial Director, Acting General Manager

ASICS LLC
04.2017 - 09.2022

Senior Wholesale Director

ADIDAS GROUP
01.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Marketing Director, BU Outdoor

ADIDAS GROUP
11.2014 - 01.2016

Country Manager

VF CORPORATION
03.2013 - 11.2014

Business development manager

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
04.2010 - 03.2013

Product manager for International Distributors

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
06.2009 - 04.2010

Commercial director, managing partner

360SCA Sport Communication Agency
06.2007 - 05.2009

NIKE ACG & NIKE SB category leader

NIKE LLC
08.2005 - 05.2007

Regional sales representative

NIKE LLC
10.2003 - 08.2005

MBA - Strategic management - Business Management

High School of Economy

High School Diploma -

Academy of Foreign Trade

High School Diploma -

Moscow Aviation Institute Technical University
Alexey Perelmuter (Bezuglyy)