Sales Manager

Bobbie Jo Smith

**-** **** **. ***. G-**, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Phone 309-***-****

*****.***********@*****.***

Objective

To construct strategic plans for the advertising and marketing side of the

fashion industry that fits within the budget and needs of the company

Qualifications

1. Ten years experience of management and marketing for established retail

and wholesale companies

2. Strong skills in project management which include planning, development,

scheduling, and implementation

3. The ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access),

MapPoint,

Gold Mine, and Bridal web solutions

Employment

Essense of Australia, Kansas City, KS 9/08 -

present

Business Development Executive

Sales

5. Managed a 6 state territory and opened 27 new accounts

6. Managed North England and Scotland territory and opened 4 new accounts

from July 2009 to December 2009

7. Planed trips and budgets

8. Hosted trunk shows and did territory planning and cold calling

Design

9. Gained important feedback and market information on designer accompanied

trips

10. Accumulated design data and forecasted trends

Training

11. Conducted in-depth sales training including trip planning for new

employees

12. Trusted with motivational training for new accounts

Marketing

13. Created gown descriptions for the following publications: The Knot,

The Knot iPhone App, Brides, and Modern Bride

14. Developed a cumulative article for Coastal Weddings promoting the Ella

Bridals 2011 collection

15. Critiqued the marketing materials and editorial shots for each

collection

16. Involved in the bridal market booth design and construction

17. Addressed an audience of 1000 at the Chicago Bridal Expo as the key-

note speaker representing Essense Designs

Hopes Bridal, Davenport, IA 7/06 - 9/08

Store Manager

18. Managed store daily

19. Interviewed, trained, scheduled, and hired employees

20. Conducted fittings, organized store, and controlled inventory

21. Organized runway shows and selected models for several bridal expos

Education

1998 American Institute of Business - Des Moines, IA

2000 Capri College - Davenport, IA

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