Education Specialist Sales

Sarah Thompson Vasquez

916-***-**** · adnqk3@r.postjobfree.com · www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-thompsonv

CAREER SUMMARY

Recent college graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in International Business with a minor in Marketing. Five years of experience in the beauty industry, with a proven ability to deliver results within a fast-paced environment. Passionate about translating analytics into results and relationship development.

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business & General Management, Minor in Marketing · GPA: 3.4

WORK EXPERIENCE

TERRITORY SALES ASSISTANT

L’ORÉAL LUXE · MAY 2021-JULY 2021 · SACRAMENTO

Participates in the One Lux Brand Immersion Ulta Freelance Pilot Program representing, Urban Decay, Kiehl’s, Lancôme, and IT Cosmetics within select locations in the Northern California region. Generating growth through a cross-functional brand approach within Ulta.

URBAN DECAY · JULY 2021-PRESENT · · SACRAMENTO

Develops quality in store visits, educates teams on top selling products while driving sales and building retailer relationships

Consistently exceeds sales goals by 20%, growing business within the Sacramento region

Utilizes sales data and educational materials to increase customer satisfaction within the retail environment

SALES & EDUCATION SPECIALIST

TARTE COSMETICS · MAY 2019-APRIL 2021 · REMOTE

Executed brand promotional events within various retailers, promoting and educating customers and staff on product launches and featured products. Participated in operations activities, managed store volume based on stock keeping units to ensure volume met demand, participated in loss prevention program, followed store cleanliness policies. Worked with a sales team to collaboratively and personally meet quotas.

Increased sales by 48% within territory by utilizing a consultative sales approach and developing customer relationships

Leveraged consumer insights from retail partners to drive additional opportunity and growth in the core B2C business

RIGHT OF WAY INTERN

DOKKEN ENGINEERING · DECEMBER 2020-MAY 2021 · FOLSOM, CA

Created a marketing strategy to help promote department and gain new clients. Developed marketing promotional materials including, flyers, presentations, and newsletters. Coordinated right of way acquisition assignments to meet the requirements of both the city and client. Performed necessary research to gather and compile public records and reports.

Secured two new clients within three months of the campaign

MARKET SPECIALIST

BECCA COSMETICS · NOVEMBER 2017-MAY 2019 · REMOTE

Built relationships within Sephora and Ulta environments by partnering with other brands to increase network of sales. Traveled within territory to identify and schedule hours based on peak store revenue to increase sales. Held training classes for store employees to support marketing initiatives and connect brand to animations. Attended brand corporate events to enhance knowledge of brand.

Delivered recaps to highlight and track sales information

STORE MANAGER

AMAZING TANS · DECEMBER 2016-MAY 2018

Successfully managed a team of five individuals to meet and achieve sales goals, trained and mentored new associates within the company. Interacted with clients to ensure satisfaction. Developed and implemented sales plans to increase store revenue.

Boosted product and service sales by 40% within the first year

Coordinated sales promotions throughout four retail locations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

COMMUNICATION

Analyzed sales metrics and adjusted strategy to meet goals

Interacted with all levels of management to develop relationships

Conducted marketing presentations to train and teach product knowledge

Interacted in both virtual and face-to-face environments

CLIENT RELATIONS

Managed customer’s needs, sales goals, and product inventory in a fast-paced retail environment

Offered exceptional customer service meeting special requests and meeting client demand

TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

EXPERTISE OFFERED

Brand Marketing

Territory Management

Calendar Management

Customer Service

Retail Partner Management

Event Coordination

Educational Training

Data Analysis

Presentation Development

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