Manager Marketing

Debra Watson

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* ***

City: Kalamazoo

State: MI

Zip: 49037

Country: USA

Phone: 347-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Transformative Merchant AND Promotional Product Specialist seeks a position that requires expertise in the following experienced areas: product development, licensing, sourcing/purchasing, and account management experience.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TURNKEY MERCHANDISE PROGRAMS, BATTLE CREEK, MI

JUNIOR MERCHANT 2011-PRESENT

Responsible for selecting and securing a range of products for licensed brands and prospective clients. Licensed product goals include sourcing and reviewing new and existing merchandise to provide commercially viable inventory at competitive prices. Duties for this category also include collaborating with Digital Marketers to develop banners and emails to increase traffic and sales. Licensed brands include Michigan Humane Society, Kellogg Company, USA Hockey, and more. Prospective client goals (spot buys) include negotiating lead times and pricing to match event objectives. Also includes calculating price breakdowns, discounts, and freight charges prior to generating and processing purchase orders; following up with credits and resolution of invoicing discrepancies.

SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, GARDEN CITY, NY

AREA GUEST SERVICES MANAGER 2008-2011

Ensured effective operations of million dollar gift card program and optimized consumer relations at both Roosevelt Field Mall and Mall at the Source. Duties included assisting Director of Mall Marketing in event coordination of mall programs including monthly promotional events. Also successfully directed talent development of Guest Services Representatives.

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY

BUYER'S MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT 2005-2007

Processed purchase requisitions and maintained required inventory levels in the area of shoes and handbags. Restored seasonal outlook on www.saks.com by processing weekly reports for market trend analysis. Assisted in presentation development to communicate strategic objectives of products. Attended market and tradeshows and learned the negotiation process. Collaborated in cross-functional team settings including Marketing, Planning, and Visual to ensure customer-shopping satisfaction.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Marketing, 2013 - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, 2003 - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, Mainframe, Cognos, EDI, AS400, Buyer's Workmate, SAP, Google Analytics, ESP and Marketing Edge.

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