Vivi Alsafouri

**** ******* *** # ***- ******, TX 75206' 917-***-****'

ab9w7a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Sales Executive

Accomplished Sales Executive with a proven record of success in the jewelry

and paper production industries. Broad knowledge of sales, product

development, process improvement, and project management. Strongly

committed to understanding, anticipating, and fulfilling client needs.

Very strong analytical, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and

presentation skills. Proven ability to bridge disciplines such as sales,

marketing, product design, and customer service. Proficient in the use of

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other proprietary

reporting and design tools.

Sales Executive . Account Management . Product Development . Merchandising

.Marketing and Sales Strategy . Revenue Growth . Presentations .Trade Shows

. C-Level Expertise . Results Oriented

Relationship Management . Business Strategy . Buyer . International

Relations

Quality Assurance . Cross-Functional Teams . Financial Analysis

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EXPERIENCE

HNJ (Heng Ngai Jewelry), Inc., Irving, Texas 2011-Present

Sales Executive / Product Developer

. Sell jewelry product lines to Fortune 500 and jewelry specialty retail

companies.

. Develop next generation merchandise resulting in a 30% increase in

sales

. Perform competitive analysis to develop ideas that are tailored to

each client's needs, leading to over $12 M in new business.

. Review specification documents to ensure proper labor cost, price

point, and quality.

. Attend trade shows, meet with existing and new buyers to present

new merchandise ideas and marketing concepts.

Saffoury Paper Tissue Manufacturing, Damascus, Syria 2007-2011

Buyer/International Relations

. Advised the board of directors, engineers, and international suppliers

on all new purchases and contracts.

. Reviewed and negotiated prices on new machines, labor, raw materials,

and spare parts for the factory.

. Attended trade shows in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe to meet

with current and prospective buyers and

Suppliers.

. Developed and maintained mutually beneficial and rewarding

partnerships with all accounts, buyers and suppliers.

. Visited international suppliers to ensure proper execution of

significantly substantial orders.

. Reviewed sales, warehouse inventory, and production reports to ensure

proper efficiency on orders.

Samuel Aaron International (Robert Baum Division), New York, New York 2006-

2007

Merchandiser/Product Development

. Collaborated with design team to develop next generation

merchandise, specific to customer demand, and developed merchandise

to fit voids in customer store assortment.

. Partnered with model makers and other factory staff to ensure best

possible model and sample quality, catering to customer specifications,

reaching the target retail price point.

. Performed Model Work Sheet analysis prior to samples were placed

into production to ensure finished gram weight, diamond quality, profit

margin, and retail price point.

. Reviewed bill of materials and negotiated prices with internal and/or

external production teams.

. Reviewed sales reports and developed products according to sales

analysis.

Gold Jewelry Manufacturing LLC, Los Angeles, California (Dallas office)

2002-2006

Sales Executive

. Reported directly to the President and Vice President of the

company regarding each material aspects of the business and helped

develop long term strategies (e.g. emerging markets, new needs for

existing customers).

. Acted as liaison between suppliers and major retailers including Zale,

JC Penney, Helzberg, AAfes, etc.

. Shopped retail store merchandise to increase awareness of each

buyer needs and marketed competition analysis.

. Met with buyers and managed overall product rollout, including

collaborating with production team and quality control team.

MGM Jewelry Manufacturing Inc., Los Angeles, California (Dallas Office)

2001-2002

Account Executive

. Monitored progress of development and production status reports for $25

M+ accounts.

. Partnered with executive and merchandising team in preparing innovative

presentations to buyers.

. Attended meetings and reported significant findings to account

managers.

. Utilized project management skills to ensure production of

merchandise was proceeding timely and otherwise according to plan.

. Maintained database of products and clients to ensure timely

information sharing.

Zales Corporation, Irving, Texas 2000-2001

Assistant Buyer

. Assisted buyers in the selection of merchandise.

. Prepared orders, prepared budgets, and managed inventory.

. Collaborated with marketing department on new advertisements and

promotions.

EDUCATION

Texas Christian University, 1999 Fort Worth, TX

. B.S. Political Science, with minor in Business Administration.

. Internship with US Department of State.

REFRENCES

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