Sales Manager

Linda Lester

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Rogers, AR *****

Tel:479-***-**** Cell:479-***-****

*****-******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain position in Sales/Account Management, Business Analyst. Self-

motivated and self-directed team player, who eagerly accepts new

challenges, is adaptable and flexible in new situations,

effectively meets deadlines, and is committed to a professional

standard of performance. Eager to utilize entrepreneurial spirit

and superior interpersonal skills for a company that welcomes fresh

ideas, initiative and dedication.

EMPLOYMENT

December 2006 to Present

Business Analyst - Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Clubs

Account Manager - Wal-Mart and Sam's Dot Com

JLA Home

Managed all product design and development for Wal-Mart Dot Com

Bedding Department. Initiated and lead Wal-Mart meetings, as well

as maintained constant communication with the Buyer. Continually

monitored product sales. Initiated the market research, product and

trend direction, product opportunity identification, artwork design

and spec details, product sourcing, factory communication and

execution, timeline management, as well as quality and aesthetic

approvals. Collaborated on a daily basis with the buyer for all

planning and business development.

Doubled Wal-Mart Dom Com annual sales through development of

customized account promotions and

securing incremental distribution opportunities.

Created and maintained sales, forecast and inventory reports

for Wal-Mart Stores and Sam's Club.

Responsible for replenishing merchandise back to sales

Analyzed Wal-Mart and Sam's sales daily, weekly, monthly, and

yearly to maximize sales and

JLA's performance.

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Created and maintained Buy Plan reports for Wal-Mart Stores promotions

Work with company's Design Department to develop Wal-Mart and

Sam's product to maximize the sale of

Wal-Mart and Sam's product within the company guidelines.

Manage all sales plans, manufacturing forecasts, SKU

productivity, expense budgets and product development to

provide total account management to Wal-Mart Store, Inc and

Sam's Club.

. Doubled Wal-Mart Dot Com Business in one year

. Developed good relationship with Wal-Mart and Sam's Buyers

and Replenishment Teams

February 1997 to December 2006

Business Manager

Moore's Retread and Tire Company

Processed all financial reporting and budgets analysis on a

monthly basis for three stores.

Directly responsible for accounts receivables, account payable,

quarterly reports, sales tax reports (30 states), corporate tax

reports and insurance claims for three stores.

Payroll for 300 employees

Reconcile 9 bank accounts

1987 - 1997

Fashion Analysts Ladies Apparel

Wal-Mart General Office

Travel to the location of a new store for a market analyst of the town so

the store will be traited for the right merchandise.

Analyze apparel that was shipped to the stores if the merchandise was

selling or not selling why.

Create budgets for the buyer

Travel to stores to make sure the managers were setting the merchandise

according to the racks the merchandise was bought for.

Make sure the stores were shipped the correct amount of apparel and the

apparel they were traited for.

Replenish merchandise back to sales

EDUCATION

1969-1973

Moraine Valley Business College

Business Administration and Marketing

TECHNOLOGY

. Wal-Mart Retail Link

. MS Word

. MS Excel

. Power Point

. Outlook

. Adobe Photoshop

. Quick Books

. Lotus

. All Accounting Software

REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION

Wal-Mart Vendor of Year - 2007 and 2008

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