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Marvin Singleton Jr

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Hi, I’m Marvin Singleton Jr.

About

Hi, I’m Marvin Singleton Jr. I’m a sales professional with 5+ years of proven success driving revenue growth, building cross-functional partnerships, and elevating brand presence in the sporting goods and sneaker industry. I’m known for delivering authentic connections to sneaker culture and athlete consumers while leading DEI initiatives and creating memorable brand experiences.

I’m passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to optimize assortments, merch strategies, and in-store experiences, and I bring a collaborative leadership style that blends business impact with community engagement.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Wholesale & Distribution

Work experience· 14 roles

Footwear Sneakerhead GURU & DEI Captain, Minneapolis District · Dick's Sporting GoodsOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Drove $1M+ YOY sales growth in footwear during peak Back-to-School season and led attachment upsells to exceed sock category sales by $1M. Built strong partnerships with brand reps and buyers to influence product selection and merchandising for maximum sell-through. Leveraged RFID scans and inventory analytics to optimize assortment and replenishment, elevating the consumer experience. Recognized with the 2024 Black Leadership Network Impact Award and 2022 Corporate DEI Award for fostering an inclusive culture across Minneapolis district stores. Represented the business at Basketball University to expand product knowledge and drive sneaker community engagement. Collaborated with the community/experience team to elevate in-store experiences for athletes, organizing events with local vendors and youth sports programs.

Footwear Sneakerhead GURU & DEI Captain, Minneapolis District · Dick’s Sporting GoodsOct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Drove $1M+ YoY footwear sales growth during peak Back‑to‑School season, while leading attachment upsell to exceed sock category sales by $1M. Built strong partnerships with brand reps and buyers to influence product selection and merchandising strategies for max sell‑thru. Leveraged RFID scans and inventory analytics to optimize assortment, replenishment, and consumer experience. Recognized with the 2024 Black Leadership Network Impact Award and 2022 Corporate DEI Award for fostering an inclusive culture across the Minneapolis district. Represented the business at Basketball University to expand product knowledge and drive sneaker community engagement. Collaborated with the community/experience team to elevate in-store athlete experiences by partnering with local vendors and youth sports programs.

Footwear Team Lead & DEI Captain, Minneapolis District · Dick's Sporting GoodsApr 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led footwear team operations and drove sell-through through staff development, brand partnerships, and strategic merchandising. Collaborated with brand reps and buyers to optimize product selection and floor presentation. Utilized data tools to monitor inventory and replenishment, enhancing the consumer journey and store performance. Led DEI initiatives across the district and supported community engagement efforts.

Footwear Team Lead & DEI Captain, Minneapolis District · Dick’s Sporting GoodsApr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Assistant Varsity Coach, Boys Basketball · Totino Grace High SchoolDec 2020 – Present · 6 yrs
Footwear Team Lead, Richfield, MN · Dick's Sporting GoodsFeb 2020 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Footwear Team Lead, Richfield, MN · Dick’s Sporting GoodsFeb 2020 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Operations Associate / Court Manager · Lifetime AthleticJan 2018 – Aug 2018 · 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Emphasis in Advertising & Digital Media · University of Northern Iowa2030 – 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Emphasis in Advertising & Digital Media · University of Northern Iowa2030 – 2015

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