Matthew Gomes

Galvanizer

DISC Type : Id

Head of Sales at Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank)

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Matthew is a seasoned retail executive with over 20 years of experience in the apparel and fashion industry, currently serving as the Head of Sales for Havenly Brands. His expertise spans retail sales, new store openings, and marketing strategy, with a history of senior roles at Stadium Goods and HYPEBEAST. He holds a B. A. from Roosevelt University.

He is recognized for his impeccable taste, style, and vision, which he applies to his professional endeavors. Described by colleagues as empathetic and supportive, he values building strong, lasting relationships, turning professional connections into lifelong friendships. His passion extends to the cultural significance of fashion.

Matthew believes there is a unique form of storytelling that happens when people wear streetwear.

Personality Overview

Self-Assured

Pragmatic

Trusting

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Retail Growth Strategy

His career is defined by launching new stores, increasing revenue and foot traffic, and overseeing comprehensive retail strategy for major fashion marketplaces.

Streetwear & Sneaker Culture

As a former senior director at Stadium Goods, he is a recognized expert on streetwear and believes the fashion tells a cultural story.

Brand Collaboration

He views the "spirit of collaboration" as a core value and has a background in establishing strong partnerships with brands, vendors, and artists.

Retail Growth Strategy: His career is defined by launching new stores, increasing revenue and foot traffic, and overseeing comprehensive retail strategy for major fashion marketplaces.

Streetwear & Sneaker Culture: As a former senior director at Stadium Goods, he is a recognized expert on streetwear and believes the fashion tells a cultural story.

Brand Collaboration: He views the "spirit of collaboration" as a core value and has a background in establishing strong partnerships with brands, vendors, and artists.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025

Head of Sales at Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank)

8-2024 - 12-2024

Director of Retail at VIBE TWLV

7-2022 - 9-2023

Senior Director of Retail at Stadium Goods (Farfetch)

5-2021 - 7-2022

General Manager US at HYPEBEAST (HBX)

8-2017 - 7-2020

Director of Retail at NSTO (Totokaelo & Need Supply)

Education

2006 - 2010

B. A. Professional Studies from Roosevelt University

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Exp : 6 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Sales at Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank)

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Matthew Gomes

Head of Sales at Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank)

New York, New York, United States

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Insights For Selling To Matthew

During A Call Or A Meeting

When Cold Calling

Pattern Interrupt: Informal style, where you are talking in a friendly & casual manner, with a big smile on makes them want to speak to you.

Pace: Don't be too fast or too slow, stay in the middle. Sound like a 'brings happiness to others' person.

Tone: Speak with high energy and in a personal manner, as if you have met a friend suddenly after a long time.

Tactics To Win: Giving social proof, personal rapport, usage of superlatives, repeating their name.

Mistakes To Avoid: Information overload, use of negations

Making The Ask: Use positivity and/or humor to make the ask. It appeals to them, as if you are bringing a cheer to their day. (Avoid doing this with Dominant or Calculative types)

Subconscious Driver: They are driven by emotion more than any other type. Hence a proposition that excites them will immediately get their attention.

Greeting: Hey Matthew, [user_fname] here at [user_companynamefirsttwowords] calling you this morning/evening!

Opener: Now I know how much people love cold calls, so how about 30 seconds to tell you what I have for you?

Introduction: We have built an AI that predicts exactly what will build a solid relationship with each prospect before you even spend a minute with them.

Ask: Matthew, leaders just like you at companies like [abc], [xyz] have been blown away with what they have seen, why don’t we put 15 minutes on your calendar to show you if what I am saying is actually real, yeah?

Close: So morning at around [time] next [tuesday], shall we say? And is it [prospect_email]? Don't want to get that wrong you know!

When Writing An Email

Subject: Exciting, direct

Salutation: No

Greeting: No (Or say something unique)

Emojis/GIFs:

Bullet Points: Could use

Closing Line: Informally state your ask

Complimentary Close: Unique, casual

Tone of Words: Informal, direct

Overall Messaging: Focused on personal achievement

Length of Mail: Short

While Negotiating & Closing

The secret to closing fast with Matthew is

Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew

Insights For Deal Planning

How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

Can Matthew take some risk or not?

You And Matthew

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