Manager Sales

LISA GREGG

Whitefish Bay, WI ***** ●732-***-****

adi65e@r.postjobfree.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagregg1/

District Sales Manager

Strategic sales team leader in the luxury goods and services industry. Delivers consistent, measurable success in sales goal achievement and exceeding business objectives. Well-developed interpersonal skills that lead to strong team performance and relationships that matter. Trainer, teacher and mentor - strong communicator with the ability to influence and inspire. Brand ambassador who embodies corporate values and ethics.

Notable Results:

Celebrated $1 million CHANEL sales milestones at Saks Chicago (2008), Carson Pirie Scott Harlem Irving (2012), and Bloomingdale’s Michigan Ave. (2013).

Achieved 101% to CHANEL plan 2013/14, while handling an extra $4 million territory and managing 2 new counter installations at Neiman Marcus Michigan Ave., and Bloomingdale’s Michigan Ave. Maximized $30,000 Tier-One Eye Event – one of only six in the country.

Results of 2018 Milwaukee relocation: achieved 12% revenue increase. Account Coordinator (direct report), also achieved a 6% sales revenue increase.

Experience

MyEyeDr (Capital Vision Services) 2019 - 2020

Area Manager (District Manager), Milwaukee, WI

Capital Vision Services is the nation’s largest and most experienced practice management services company in the optometry industry.

Successfully managed the paralyzing stigma of converting private practice Optometry teams to a newly formed, private-equity owned corporate district. Provided tools, leadership and accountability to deliver desired revenue. Successful maximization and control of labor costs and COGS while ensuring exceptional, first-class patient experience.

Sourced, hired and trained management replacements for 50% of my locations due to integration turnover within first 3 months on the job. Built a cohesive and successful Wisconsin GM team.

Maintained revenue in Green Bay in spite of an 80% loss of staff. Negotiated and orchestrated travel for borrowed Chicago staff while simultaneously interviewing, hiring and training new team.

Piloted, produced and delivered monthly ONETEAM webinar presentations to convey consistent, motivating message, distinguishing the Chicago region.

“…Lisa’s knowledge helped us increase sales, minimize expenses and improve the associate and patient experience. She is also very responsible, detail-oriented, and gets things done, qualities that make her stand out

(Sue Downes, CEO and Co-founder MyEyeDr, from LinkedIn)

CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty 2004 - 2018

Retail Manager (Account Executive) – Chicago and Milwaukee

Building productive teams, developing effective management strategies and leveraging consistent change, summarize my career at CHANEL. Maintaining the iconic image of the brand with every decision and every action. Through strategic planning and events, consistently exceeded sales plan. Prioritized hands-on support, communication and training of field leadership. Built strong retailer partnerships. Accepted the challenge to move from Chicago to Milwaukee - an emerging luxury retail market, in 2015.

LISA GREGG

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 ●732-***-****

adi65e@r.postjobfree.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagregg1/

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CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty 2004 - 2018

Retail Manager (Account Executive) – Chicago and Milwaukee (cont.)

Responsible for growth, profitability and revenue of CHANEL fragrance and beauty products in high-end retailers. Managed more than 30 locations and 50 people including: Counter Managers, Account Coordinators, Beauty Advisors and independent contractors.

Career highlights:

Negotiated first in the U.S. CHANEL dedicated spa room pilot program at Bloomingdale’s Michigan Avenue in 2013. Designed program structure and rolled out nationally across retailers.

Redesigned the independent contractor program for the Chicago Region. Streamlined the scheduling, communication and training of 10 independent contractors and 4 markets across all retailers.

Launched Nordstrom Mayfair CHANEL counter in 2015, (New store - the first specialty store in Wisconsin). Hired stellar team, earned and maintained #1 rank in cosmetics department.

Planned exclusive World of Chanel event in April 2017 at Neiman Marcus Northbrook to commemorate Special Olympics Chicago 50th anniversary.

“…I was always particularly impressed with Lisa's ability to effectively communicate, whether it be in written form, as a presenter, or as a hands-on leader. Lisa would be an asset to any team, and comes with my heartfelt recommendation!”

(Kimberly Tamme, Regional Sales Director; (direct manager) CHANEL from LinkedIn)

Previous Positions Held

Macy’s/Estee Lauder, Chicago, IL, Account Coordinator/Spa Manager

Managed daily operations for the spa including responsibility for 20 associates.

Trained and developed associates and facilitated events, maximized sales.

Kraft Heinz, Northbrook, IL Editorial Coordinator, Corporate Communications

Produced employee communications, including publications and news releases.

Negotiated and interfaced with design, photography and print vendors to meet corporate initiatives.

Education

Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design

Cosmetology License – State of Michigan

Membership and Affiliation

Fashion Group International, Chicago

Board Member 2013 – 2015

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