Sales Manager
Resume:
Lisa A. Thompson
Gahanna, OH 43230
abgxxx@r.postjobfree.com
Highlights of Qualifications
- 9+ years of sales/account maintenance while establishing the
regional office
- 3 years of merchandising experience in the Limited corporate
offices
- Strong training and development in support of cross-functional
teams
Professional Experience
Winston Retail Solutions - Columbus, Ohio
February 2010 - Current
Merchandise Coordinator
Merchandise product category using client directives. Ensure compelling,
accurate, and creative visual presentation.
Manage inventory through stock replenishment.
Communicate effectively accomplishments at the department and door level to
Winston Retail Solutions and the Client. Highlighting any opportunities for
improvement and procuring any information as requested by the report
content.
Developing in store relationships to maximize opportunities. Train Sales
Associates/Specialists/Department and Visual Managers on client
merchandising initiatives and brand recognition.
Labeltex Mills, Inc. - Columbus, Ohio May 2001 -
February 2010
Midwest Regional Account Manager
Researched and organized new sales office for successful, international
trim supplier. Developed new retail account base through effective
communication and coordination.
Worked with customer and internal design teams based out of Los Angeles, CA
and Asia, to create new product lines.
Expertly managed daily customer manufacturing needs and retail programs
that require domestic and overseas interfacing.
Ensured product quality and consistency through technical information
sharing between customer, supplier, and manufacturer.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Acquired new sales accounts with Fortune 700 companies
- Increased Midwest sales to over $1 million
- Expanded account base each year
- Increased 2004 - 2005 sales volume over 160%
- Increased 2005 - 2006 sales volume over 287%
- Increased 2007-2008 sales volume over 150%
The Limited, Inc. - Victoria's Secret Stores, Columbus, Ohio June 1999 -
September 2000
Assistant Buyer
Developed reliable competitive intelligence about competitors through
patterning, understanding all characteristics of the competitors'
product selections, and knowing how Victoria's Secret products
compare.
Responsible for visiting shops to stay synchronized with the client
and assisted in optimizing the merchandise presentation to maximize
distortions.
Coordinated new product launches by providing product information to
Marketing, Visual, Training and Incentives teams.
Successfully recommended and helped develop merchandising strategies
to drive the business.
Participated on a cross-functional team that guided the merchandising
process to meet and exceed seasonal profit goals and contributed to
the overall performance of the Division.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Royal Seal Recipient in recognition of outstanding performance
- Developed and revised in store teaching materials
- Assisted in the launch of 3 major programs
- Effectively implemented and maintained Client Intimacy program
The Limited, Inc. - The Limited, Columbus, Ohio June 1998 - August 1998
Assistant Buyer- Intern
Demonstrated ability to work independently while assisting in the success
of four departments.
Maintained an assortment and test historical database complete with
pictures, colors, fabric swatches, and financial information.
Provided effective support and assistance to team members across Divisional
lines.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities on a timely basis.
Successfully honed ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to
teamwork among other associates.
Education -
Purdue University, Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
May, 1999
- Honors - Purdue University- Corporate Adoptee Scholarship
Contact this candidate