Jay Patel is a seasoned retail leader with years of experience in both e-commerce and big box retailers. He has ignited new business development across multiple industries and developed strong marketing and promotion strategies. With specialties in categories like Merchandising, Sales, and Category Management, his drive for results has led him to become the Senior Director of Category Management at Zoro US. Before joining Zoro, Jay held several positions, including Director of Marketplace and Global Merchandising Manager, at Groupon where he developed innovative merchandising solutions. Initially, Jay began his career as an Inventory Analyst at Sears Holding Corporation and eventually worked his way up to an Associate Buyer. Jay Patel holds a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.