John Blair
Manager, Retail Digital Marketing & Strategy at Nintendo- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Nintendo
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United States
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Computer Games
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Retail Digital Marketing & Strategy
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May 2022 - Present
-Leads national launch programs for new digital-only content-Contributes toward strategy and execution of annual roadmap, objectives, and goal (forecasting, retail promotional planning, % sales growth, etc.). Tracks results and optimizes performance for these business areas (sales results reporting/ROI analysis, etc.)-Provides internal consultation, thought leadership, and strategic guidance on digital content business objectives at priority retailers
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Sr Account Planner
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Jul 2020 - May 2022
Leads team in weekly product flow discussions and decisions regarding the direction of retail supply chain inventory. Plans and aligns with Management and Executive Leadership Team on sales strategies and how to implement them in the retail environment. Owner of US monthly sell-in projections and responsible for keeping leadership apprised of pace to goals and providing opportunities to exceed them. Reviews weekly production and works with operations/shipping teams to ensure seamless flow to retail environment. Show less
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Account Planner
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2020
Manages in-bound product through the supply chain to NOA retailer/distributor direct accounts. Acts as liaison between NOA and assigned accounts for order processing and product delivery activities. Communicates and collaborates with retail planners/buyers to address replenishment issues and needs based on customer and NOA strategies, and to remain current on market activity. Generates promotional supply plans and performs pre/post analysis while working closely with Customer Business Manager/National Account Manager to ensure sufficient supply to support promotional needs. Show less
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Sr Sales Planning Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
Supports sales planning, product lifecycle, inventory and retail order related activities and processes. Contributes to developing and implementing strategies, projects, and programs to meet business objectives and drive revenue.
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Sales Planning Specialist
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Performs sales operations, product lifecycle, inventory, and order management related activities. Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives, leads projects and programs to meet business objectives, drive revenue, and/or maximize efficiencies within Sales Planning & Analysis group and NOA supply chain.
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Sales Planning & Analysis Coordinator
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Provides broad support and coordinates administrative activities for all areas within Sales Planning & Analysis, including account management, sales ops, and demand & analysis functions.
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Display Support Technician
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
Provide technical support and manage inventory for retail representatives and store personnel for various Nintendo displays throughout North America. Provide technical assistance for hospital personnel on Nintendo Starlight Centers and set up repair/part orders for North America.
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Best Buy
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Projects Team Specialist
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Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
Travel from store to store and reconfiguration of fixturing and merchandising along with troubleshooting of all displays and electronics. Manage groups of people in transforming the layout of a store. Communicate with vendors and corporate to solve issues within stores and provide feedback.
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Product Process Specialist
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Sep 2005 - Feb 2010
Led groups of people unloading and packing trucks and merchandising product. Trained new employees on all functions of inventory ranging from assisting departments to completing inventory logs. Troubleshooting of all departments and their displays.
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Olympic Medical Corp.
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Greater Seattle Area
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Temporary Test Engineer
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Sep 2003 - Aug 2005
Built prototype medical equipment and tested the hardware and software. Created charts,graphs, and reports with data collected using excel. Oversaw trial run equipment and procedures. Built prototype medical equipment and tested the hardware and software. Created charts,graphs, and reports with data collected using excel. Oversaw trial run equipment and procedures.
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Education
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University of Washington
Bachelors of Science, Economics, Mathematics