Sales Analyst

Megan Zaring

* * ***** **. *******, IL *****

317-***-**** ********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Sales Analyst & Coordinator May 2015 – Present

BOGA, Chicago, IL

Updated and optimized brand’s online wholesale interface and database within first month

Coordinated trade shows and negotiated logistic contracts that would save the company over $3,000 in transportation costs for the season

Managed databases to reflect current inventory levels and accurate item-level product details

Developed tracking tools to monitor and analyze sales on a weekly basis

Supported wholesale department with day-to-day needs to allow for optimal sales performance

Account Manager July 2013 – June 2015

Motionwear LLC, Chicago, IL

Developed and maintained relationships with accounts across three states, generating $500k in sales annually

Generated and analyzed sales reports to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to increase sales

Acted as a liaison between clients and production team to create customized active wear

Wrote, processed, and managed detailed POs for manufacturing, ensuring accurate and on-time delivery

Collaborated with division manager and design team to develop new styles, patterns, and fabrics

Led campaigns at vendor fairs and industry events to promote products and increase customer outreach

Assistant Manager October 2010 – June 2013

Forever 21, Indianapolis, IN

Led a new store opening, transitioning employees from a 7,000 square foot store to a 25,000 square foot store

Recruited, hired, coached, and developed team of up to 120 employees to be well-versed in customer service, visual merchandising, and loss prevention standards

Executed company directives to increase sales year over year, while maximizing KPIs

Created and managed weekly schedule for 50+ employees, ensuring payroll was in accordance to sales volume

Directed seasonal floor-sets and daily inventory refreshes to push key product to sales floor, which increased merchandise turnover

Product Management Intern May 2009 - August 2009

Kohl’s Corporate Headquarters, Menomonee Falls, WI

Identified career line opportunity within Misses Croft&Barrow brand, increasing career-oriented merchandise penetration from 6% to 19% for Spring 2010

Created and implemented a time and action calendar for vendors and cross-functional teams to follow, ensuring all deadlines were met within each step of product development

Reviewed lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and samples to ensure quality was correct and consistent for purchase orders

Analyzed sales reports to identify emerging trends, forecast future sales, and make product recommendations

Researched competitors’ merchandise assortments to assess Croft&Barrow’s current assortment, pricing strategy, trends, and position in the market

EDUCATION

Indiana University, College of Arts and Sciences, Bloomington, IN May 2010

Bachelor of Science, Apparel Merchandising

Business Minor

Fashion Design Certificate

SKILLS

Proficient in ERP, PLM and CRM Software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

Pattern Development, Draping, Fitting, and Garment Construction

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