Sales Manager

Education

West Chester University – BA: Liberal Arts May 2003 Moore College of Design and Arts – Fashion, Design and Marketing May 2005

Objective - Seeking a Senior level position in Buying or Sales Management with a company where I can use my role as an accomplished Senior Sales Manager, Buyer & Business Owner with over ten years of experience.

Core Strengths

Outgoing, entrepreneurial personality with strong negotiating skills

Detail-oriented while handling multiple tasks and working under pressure

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Team Leader

Enthusiastic and positive attitude for my team and work

Valuable Work Ethic

Work Experience

Shoppe Pioneer, Providence, RI 2011 – Present Owner & Buyer

Create and implement marketing plans and effective store strategies to improve sales

All buying and planning for retail store and online store

Effectively manage all merchandise including buying, receiving, and completing annual inventories

Responsible for the hiring and management, including scheduling and payroll of personnel

Designed and implemented an effective ecommerce website

Execute year over year sales growth

Freelance Consulting, Providence, RI 2009 – Present Brand & Sales Manager

Freelance consultant and Sales Management for the following businesses; Belamonde, Anna Beck, Ayala Bar, Mywalit, Original Hardware, Jessica Ricci Jewelry, IKKS

Successfully create, manage and maintain client campaigns leading directly to an increase in sales

Strategically planned and implemented growth in new markets

Responsible for brand placement

Kas Designs, New York, NY 2010 – 2011

National Sales Director

Grew an international brand, nationally throughout the United States

Responsible for hiring and managing a sales and retail team in all territories

Executed the development of long and short term plans to drive optimal performance and revenue growth

Radcliffe London, New York, NY 2008 – 2010

Sales Director

Developed strong relationships with both major department and specialty stores

Increased business 40% within my first year

Responsible for all marketing materials, including print, look books, line sheets and press kits

Javier Simorra, New York, NY 2006 – 2008

National Wholesale Director

Managed, sold and grew the brand of Spain-based designer label, nationally

Processed all wholesale orders and shipments in timely manner

Managed multiple showrooms while penetrating new markets

Manuel Exclusive Inc, New York, NY 2004 – 2006

Showroom Manager

Coordinated New York Fashion Week; fashion, runway shows and press previews

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the New York City Showroom

Maintained an effective office environment to increase employee productivity

Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Mac OS X, Windows, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Networking, Brand Building, Sales Management, Marketing, Merchandising, New Business Development, Customer Service

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