Kendra Sands
About Kendra Sands
Kendra Sands is the Director of Business Development at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in merchandising and product line management across major brands like Under Armour, Victoria's Secret, and Target.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Kendra Sands is the Director Of Business Development at Penguin Random House, located in New York, New York. She has been with the company since August 2019. Her role encompasses strategic planning and identifying new business opportunities to drive the company's growth in the competitive publishing industry.
Professional Experience at American Signature Inc.
Before joining Penguin Random House, Kendra Sands worked at American Signature Inc. as the Senior Merchant - Bedroom Furniture from 2018 to 2019. Based in Columbus, Ohio, she was responsible for overseeing the merchandising strategies and product selections within the bedroom furniture category.
Previous Roles at Victoria's Secret
Kendra Sands held the role of Senior Merchant - Sports Bras at Victoria's Secret from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, she managed the merchandising and product assortment for the sports bras category, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer preferences.
Experience at Under Armour
Kendra Sands has significant experience at Under Armour, where she served in two senior product line management roles. From 2016 to 2017, she was the Senior Product Line Manager for Men's, Women's, and Youth Socks in the Baltimore, Maryland Area. Prior to this, from 2015 to 2016, she managed the Women's & Girl's Accessories and Bras/Underwear product lines, focusing on product development and market positioning.
Background in Merchandising at Target
At Target, Kendra Sands held multiple buyer positions across different categories. From 2013 to 2014, she was the Buyer for Handbags, Wallets, & Special Projects. She also served as the Buyer for Intimates from 2012 to 2013, and as the Buyer for Women's Sleepwear from 2011 to 2012. These roles involved strategic product selection and inventory management to meet customer demand.