Press release:
NEW YORK, (April 13, 2015) – The NTWRK Agency is thrilled to announce the addition of Jessy Valdez as East Coast Sales and Marketing Manager and Jaclyn Lana as Women’s Sales Manager.
Jessy has an extensive and accomplished history of working in sales and marketing in the Men’s contemporary space. Adept in the department store business as well as having managed numerous key image accounts, Jessy will fulfill an invaluable role by building The Herschel Supply Co., KOMONO and Native Shoes business on the East Coast.
“We are looking forward to adding Jessy to our team. Her experience, professionalism and passion are the exact characteristics we look for at The NTWRK Agency”, says founder Kellen Roland. Jessy will strengthen the impact of our brands throughout the Eastern U.S. by executing the right go-to market sales, merchandising, and marketing strategies through key retail partners. Jessy comments, “I am humbled to be invited into the NTWRK family. I’ve observed their growth and evolution in recent years and I am excited to contribute to our future success”.
On joining The NTWRK team, new hire Jaclyn Lana states, “I joined the NTWRK, because I loved the idea of being able to work with powerhouse brands that have a clear vision, strong product and solid infrastructure. I was also very drawn to the work ethic and enthusiasm that everyone had, as well as the team environment and drive to succeed”.
Having managed numerous contemporary women’s apparel brands and working in the high-end European luxury accessories market, Jaclyn will play a very key role in growing the women’s specific businesses of The Herschel Supply Co., KOMONO and Native Shoes.
Armed with extensive knowledge and relationships in the contemporary women’s trade channel, Jaclyn will execute the right sales, marketing and merchandising strategies through key retail partners to additionally strengthen the impact of our brands in this space.
When asked what opportunities she saw for the women’s market at The NTWRK, Jaclyn states, “I’m excited to introduce Komono, Herschel and Native to the contemporary market, especially. It’s going to be great to really educate them on the product and show them that all 3 brands have so much to offer beyond whatever their previous perception may be from seeing these names in the men’s world”
Working closely with Kellen Roland and the rest of The NTWRK Agency management team, Jessy and Jaclyn will be based out of our New York office. Jessy will utilize her strong marketing background to build The NTWRK Agency’s presence on the East Coast and Jaclyn will focus on building and executing our East Coast Women’s specific business.
For more information on this new release and additional news on The NTWRK Agency please visit our website at www.thentwrk.com.
About The NTWRK Agency
The NTWRK is a multifaceted agency specializing in brand development with an emphasis on sales. Our deep-rooted relationships with retail partners allow us to deliver the highest level of service. Armed with keen knowledge of fashion, trends, social media, marketing and merchandising, we seamlessly tell our brand’s story in a consistent and focused manner with an unparalleled attention to detail.