Sally Alda **** Briarbrooke LN
Rochester, MI ****6
Phone: 248-***-****
Cell: 248-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Able to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, and formulate next
steps
. Strong organization, forecasting, and problem solving skills
. Team player with a positive attitude
. Superior attention to detail
. Able to build and maintain strong account relationships
. Fluent in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Wal-Mart Retail Link, and
Data Sync (GDSN)
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Petstages Inc. Northbrook, IL $16 million Pet Company
9/2006- 12/2013
Domestic Growth Sales Manager
1/2013-12/2013
. Started and developed a $500,000 TJX Company account
. Started and developed a $500,000 close out business at profitable
margin
. Received placement for 18 skus with Menards Stores for 2014
Sales & Analysis Manager
9/2006- 12/2012
. Responsible for sales and performance for major accounts including
Walmart, Petsmart, and Petco.
. Increased Walmart sales by 400%. Focused on in stocks, fill rate and
MABD
. Forecast retail sales and orders for all major accounts to ensure
inventory
was always in stock at warehouse and retail accounts stayed in stock
. Development internal sales reports
. Coordinated and executed all major trade shows
. Developed sales budget for major accounts and trade shows
U.S. Acrylic, Libertyville, IL, $15 million Plastic Company
3/2003-11/2005
National Account Manager
. Responsible for all large volume accounts including Wal-Mart,
Target, Meijer, Bed, Bath and Beyond as well as other key retailers
. Increased Sales by 65% in two years
. Increased Wal-Mart's sales by 900% by expanding their summer
assortment, started
a holiday and everyday glassware assortment.
. Started and developed a $400,000 Party City Account
Inspirado Design Corp, Seattle, WA, $5 million Ceramic Company
2/2001-9/2002
Sales and Product Manager
. Responsible for product development for dinnerware,
serveware and giftware
Kmart Stores Troy, MI, National Mass Merchant
6/1997-11/2000
Tabletop Buyer
. Responsible for a $200 million dinnerware, flatware, glass, and
seasonal department
Service Merchandise, Franklin, TN, National Chain Store
5/1994- 5/1997
Dinnerware and Flatware Buyer
Lazarus Department Stores, Cincinnati, OH, Department Store
1988-1994
China Buyer
Gold Circle Stores, Columbus, OH, Mass Merchant
1987-1988
Assistant Buyer Cosmetic and Jewelry
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI,
5/1987
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration