Jonathan Ernesto

Jonathan Ernesto is a collaborative and customer-focused retail leader with a wealth of experience in omnichannel merchandising strategy. Over his 16-year career, he has demonstrated expertise in driving sales and market penetration by developing and executing innovative business strategies, marketing initiatives, and product assortments. With 12 years of buying and merchandising experience, Jonathan has a proven track record of success in the retail industry.

Jonathan's key strengths lie in his ability to create a personalized omnichannel shopping experience by combining his operational knowledge with customer-oriented service operations and business development skills. He excels in areas such as consumer insights, shopper analytics, brand management, e-commerce, and category management. His specialties also include assortment planning optimization, promotional planning, inventory management, logistics, and leadership training.

Educationally, Jonathan pursued a Bachelor of Science in Finance at Seton Hall University and received culinary training at The Culinary Institute of America. He has also been involved in various professional organizations, serving as a consultant at IRI, Er Retail Consulting, Conagra Brands, Pinnacle Foods, and Nuts.com, among others. Additionally, Jonathan has held key positions at Target, Wegmans Food Markets, and Dale Carnegie Training, where he honed his skills in merchandising, operations, and leadership.