Jay Patel

Jay Patel is the Senior Director of Category Management at Zoro US, a position he has held since August 2019.1 He is a seasoned retail leader with over 15 years of experience in both e-commerce and big box retail environments.3

Career Progression

Jay's career journey includes:

1. Started as an Inventory Analyst at Sears Holding Corporation in August 20081
2. Progressed to Associate Buyer at Sears from December 2009 to November 20111
3. Held various positions at Groupon, including:
   • Category Manager Consumer Electronics (February 2012 - December 2012)
   • Global Merchandising Manager (January 2013 - March 2013)
   • Category Manager - Sports and Outdoors (April 2013 - April 2016)
   • Director of Marketplace (April 2016 - August 2019)1
4. Currently serves as Sr. Director of Category Management at Zoro US (August 2019 - Present)1

Education

Jay Patel holds a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he attended from January 2004 to January 2008.1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Jay has developed expertise in:

• Merchandising
• Sales
• Category Management
• Business Development
• Marketing and Promotion Strategies

Professional Achievements

Under Jay's leadership, Zoro US has seen significant growth. In 2022, Zoro US daily sales were up over 19%, indicating strong performance in the e-commerce sector.2

Jay is known for his drive for results and has been instrumental in igniting new business development across multiple industries. His experience spans developing innovative merchandising solutions and implementing effective category management strategies.

Jay Patel's LinkedIn profile (username: jay-patel-69748b18) reflects his current role and professional background.34 He is based in the Greater Chicago Area and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn, indicating a strong professional network in the retail and e-commerce industries.3