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- Origin -

Born from nearly three decades experience in the branded merchandise, custom apparel and corporate gifting industry. (ASI / PPAI)
I provide unique perspective from service in leadership, sales, marketing and merchandising roles from both a distributor and supplier viewpoint.

Promotional Product Distributor Roles (1997-2013):
- Contract Consultant - Sales, Marketing, eCommerce
HPI Direct
- Vice President of Sales
- Director of Sales
Pinnacle Promotions, Inc
- Senior Account Manager
BDA, Inc
- Sole Proprietor
Brand Appeal
- General Manager, Sales & Operations
Global Promotions, LLC

Daniel H Pendleton, MAS, MASI
Founder + Sales Rep

Home(Base): Atlanta
Home(Town): Nashville

Promotional Product Supplier Roles (2014-2025):
- Director, Promotional & Incentives Channel
True Brands
- Strategic Account Manager - AL, FL, GA, MS
Gold Bond, Inc
- East Coast Strategic/National Account Rep
OTTO International
- Southeast Regional Sales Manager
PWS, Inc (10 States)
- National Account Manager - eCommerce
- Regional Sales Manager - FL, GA
IMAGEN Brands (Vitronic/Crown)

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- Calling -

My calling is to create a communicative, results-driven, next generation multi-line rep sales model....with a focus on strategic sales growth for legacy promo suppliers and accelerated brand presence for emerging industry disruptors.

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- UNIQUE VALUE -

My differentiation begins with creating immeasurably unique value and solutions. For large projects, I go beyond 'show exhibiting, lead capture and pass it on'. Acting as a true extension of your inside sales team to provide in-depth and actionable details to close high value opportunities.

Earned perspective as a distributor and years of in-territory supplier rep relationships buoys my engagement style and trust with clients.

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I navigate distributors to project success through a proprietary, repeatable and scalable discovery process.

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Ideation for key elements and finishing touches to ensure distributor deliverables are well-defined and attainable.

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- SUPPLIER SERVICES -

Promotional Product Multi-Line Independent Territory Sales

- Semi-Annual Sales Activity / Visit Plan
- Bi-Weekly Contact / Lead Summary
- Show / Event Exhibiting
- Pre/Post Event Digital Marketing
- Integrated Email/SMS Drip Campaigns
- Dynamic Distributor Meeting Formats

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- Pre/Post Sale Comms Strategy
- Buying Journey Touchpoints
- Project Management Coaching
- Proprietary Outreach Planning
- Account/Territory Segmentation
- Sales Ops Audit/Enhancements

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- Marketing Strategy + Execution
- Industry Onboarding for NEW Suppliers
- SAGE, ESP, DC Optimization
- Distributor Resources Planning
- Industry Brand Positioning
- Show Budgeting, Plan & Execution

Reach out to learn more and schedule an in-depth chat about your needs.

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- Role + Benefits -

Native consumer brands or "non-traditional promotional suppliers" are often unclear on the role an independent "multi-line sales rep" plays in assisting their company launch or enhance their presence in this $25+ billion dollar vertical market. My role is to bridge the gap in helping newly minted or struggling brands breakthrough in the industry, while also removing perceived challenges or threats that distributors have about working with these brands.

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- BRANDS + LINE PORTFOLIO -

While not exclusive, the Merch Mariner sales model is to partner with suppliers that are consumer brand-centric and positioned for retail, with elevated design and function; ideal for strategic corporate gifting within the ASI / PPAI promotional markets.

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- Meet Mug -

Expert seafarer, brand persona and merch mascotHe's no nonsense and unwilling to compromise when it comes to doing things the right way; trustworthy and resourceful, with a dry wit. That's Mug!Mug W. Merchison to be precise. The W is for Wheelhouse.You're likely to find some creatively crafted merch featuring Mug's mug as you meet us at industry shows and events. So, if you see Mug, The Merch Mariner be sure to stop by, visit and pick up some Mug merch.

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- throw us a line -

Interested in Merch Mariner representing your line or brands?

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Consulting and training services are focused in areas of strategic sales planning and execution, industry brand positioning, marketing planning (Email,SMS, Shows), plus website merchandising and product optimization on all industry search platforms.

Consulting	Rate
Hourly	$75 (1 Hour Min)
5 Hour Retainer	$350
10 Hour Retainer	$650
Enterprise Projects	Inquire

** Please schedule retainer time at least 2 Business Days in advance **

SCHEDULE TIME

Virtual Training Modules	Rate
DIVER (Expert Project Mgmt)	$200 (5 Person Max - 45 Mins)
RADR (Client Segmentation/Outreach Plan)	$200 (5 Person Max - 45 Mins)
More Modules Coming Soon...	....

- Privacy Policy -

MERCH MARINER PRIVACY POLICYProtecting your private information is a priority we take seriously. This statement of privacy applies to Merch Mariner, MerchMariner.com and MerchMariner.co and governs its data collection and usage. For the purposes of this privacy policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Merch Mariner, MerchMariner.com and MerchMariner.co are one in the same. MerchMariner.com is an e-commerce site with its primary function to engage in the sale of promotional goods (aka branded merchandise) customized apparel, display and signage products. A secondary purpose is to provide information about the value added services of Merch Mariner that are related to the sale of promotional goods, including but not limited to design, branding and creative marketing. By using this website, MerchMariner.com and MerchMariner.co you agree to the data practices described in this statement.Collection of Personal InformationWhen using this site we may collect personally identifiable information including first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number and job title. If you make purchases we may additionally collect billing and credit card information. This information is used to complete the necessary transaction.We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information when you elect to use certain products or services available on the site. These may include registering for an account, entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or one of our partners, signing up for special offers, sending us an email message, submitting credit card or other information when placing an order for products or services on our site. 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Your continued use of this site and/or services available by this site after such modifications will constitute a) acknowledgement of amended Privacy Policy and b) agreement to abide and be bound by the changes here within.ContactWe welcome your questions or comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Merch Mariner has not adhered to this statement please reach us at:Merch Mariner, LLC
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