Manager Sales
Resume:
NANCY SMITH
Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646
abm6gx@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dedicated professional with a proven track record of success in fast-paced business
environments. Recognized for high standards of performance and the drive to consistently
exceed business expectations. Strong customer identification while building and maintaining long
term relationships with key vendors.
WORK HISTORY
April 2001 – Oct. 2009 – Buyer, Ladies Sportswear, Draper’s & Damon’s Irvine, Ca.
Responsible for all phases of buying and managing multi million dollar Sportswear brand. Worked
closely with vendor to plan and create the proper assortment of fashion and basic product for
stores as well as monthly national catalog release of fashion and core product. Analyzed current
business trends and inventories to achieve sales plans and profit goals.
June 1998 – August 2000 – Senior Account Manager, Wee Ones Inc. St. Louis, Mo.
Increased the sales of Girls Accessories in 3 Major Department Stores by 33% while improving
profitability levels.
October 1996 –October 1997 – Account Manager, 1928 Jewelry Co. St. Louis, Mo.
Applied 14 years of retail buying and merchandising experience to selling, representing and
promoting a branded jewelry line to 3 key Department Stores.
October 1993-October 1996 – Buyer, Womenswear, Venture Stores Inc. St. Louis,
Mo.
Seasonally planned the merchandise assortments for 75 stores while evaluating current fashion
trends and analyzing past sales history. Traveled to New York monthly to build both branded and
private label assortments while negotiating all costs and marketing funds.
October 1982 – March 1993 – Merchandise Planner, to Buyer, to Assistant Vice
President Divisional Merchandise Manager, Size 5-7-9 Shops, St. Louis, Mo.
Started planning and allocating junior fashion to create the proper assortment and inventory levels
for over 300 stores. After being promoted to Buyer of various apparel departments, traveled
domestically and internationally to create private label merchandise assortments.
As DMM, managed a 6 person buying team directing them in the development of departmental
strategies,and assisted them in meeting their overall business goals. Coordinated with all levels
of management to establish and monitor merchandising strategies for 410 stores.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Central University of Iowa – Pella, Iowa
Double Major in Business Management and French
Overseas study program, Sorbonne University – Paris, France
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