Julie Sobotta Hebert

• Grew Selection One business by $17 million over 3 years by developing trend right product for key retailers including Lowes, TJX Companies, Ross, At Home and Home Depot.
• Managed product development and innovation for mirrors, photo frames, functional and wall décor products. Ensured factory execution on all products from sample to production approval. Maintained calendar of all customer meetings and deadline to ensure requests and presentations were completed on time.
• Researched, developed, and designed a new product category following company growth initiatives; wood wall art.
• Managed CA based design team remotely from MN. Collaborated daily with China based sales, design, and production teams.
• Developed product line for private label brand Tyler & Finn for .com.
• Supported China office in opening manufacturing facility in Indonesia.

• Designed and developed a range of home décor solutions including wall art, alternative wall décor, table top décor, and picture frames. Items were sold to various retailers including TJX Companies, Michaels, and At Home.

• Designed and developed a range of home décor solutions including mirrors, wall art, shelves, ledges, picture frames, and workspace storage solutions. Items were sold to retailers including Target, TJX Companies, and At Home.
• Independently managed design and development process, meeting project
deliverable deadlines while working remotely. Supported sales team by presenting
design process and samples at customer meetings.

• Worked directly with Walmart product development and buying team to design mirror, picture frame, shelving, and wall décor solutions.
• Grew Harbortown/Walmart business by $15 million over five years.
• Established a best selling, Walmart holiday promotional program generating $6 million in fourth quarter sales annually.
• Communicated daily with Asian manufacturers. Traveled biannually to India, Indonesia and China to meet with vendors and attend trade shows.
• Traveled to Las Vegas Furniture show and Maison & Objet Paris show to research market trends.

• Managed all design details, from conception to production of 2008 5 Second Slide & Store product launch. Designs generated $12 million in sales for Target, Kohls, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
• Designed solutions for Bed Bath & Beyond that generated $11 million in new business, in photo album, mirror, and picture frame categories.
• Developed strategic product plans according to p.o.s. data, market analysis, buyer feedback and attended trade shows.