Business Development Retail Merchandising

Maxine Leventhal

Delray Beach, FL Cell: 609-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxine-leventhal *********@*****.***

Proven leader with strong people and closing skills. Merchandising and Brand Representative. Account management experience in CPG, Health & Beauty, Baby & Newborn, Pharmaceutical, Advertising, Publishing and OTC industries. Seasoned national conference sales and events networking. Extremely personable. Dedicated team player.

Retail Manager – Premium Solutions West Palm Beach, FL 2021-Present

Dedicated merchandising representative for Royal Canin brands dog, cat and Eukanuba pet products

Territory covered Palm Beach and northern Broward coutnies

Executed in-store retail merchandising activities in Petsmart, Pet Supermarket, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus

Stock, pack out and front face product for better shelf presence

Reset or maintain displays based on Royal Canin’s needs

Answer surveys and take photos of each store’s display after restock

Dedicated Retail Manager – a2 Milk Company West Palm Beach, FL 2020-2021

Executed in-store retail merchandising activities to support branding in Palm Beach, Martin and Broward counties

Consumer education

Stock, pack out and front face product for better shelf presence

Communicate with store management regarding sales activities promotions and store sales plan objectives

Dedicated Retail Manager – CROSSMARK West Palm Beach, FL 2020- 2020

Executed in-store retail merchandising activities to support branding and inspire sales

Effectively managed promotional displays for a leading sales and marketing agency

Successfully executed in-store responsibilities independently and as part of a team

Merchandising Manager – SBM Life Services Florida Territory 2018-2020

Improved initial product sales by coordinating with buyers to support product launches

Promoted brand through replenishment, product flow maintenance and SKU integrity at POS

Represented many brands across various merchandising products in Target, Walmart, Dollar Stores and other retail stores.

Director of Business Development – May Media Group, LLC Marlton, NJ 2014-2017

Achieved over $2MM incremental revenue for KIWI Magazine and Mom’s Meet programs, which includes sampling, digital, sponsorship and conference sales

Created and executed a national and territorial plan to encompass relevant clients

Developed relationships with advertising, public relations and shopper’s market agencies nationwide

Prepared creative ideas for sponsorships while focusing on key objectives and fiscal priorities

Managed sales team objectives for print and media programs

Director of Sales & Marketing – May Media Group, LLC Marlton, NJ 2006-2014

Created advertising and marketing programs for KIWI Magazine

Consistently drove more than $1MM in YTD overall advertising sales

Implemented advertising opportunities in social media, e-marketing, sampling programs and coupons

Sales Manager – Truck Division – Budget Rent A Car Philadelphia, PA 1995-2006

Contributed more than $1.7M annual sales; exceeded goals by 10–15%

Acquired new business accounts while retaining existing clients

Maintained sales in two different divisions of BRAC: corporate stores and independent dealers

Sales & Marketing Manager – Avis Budget Group NJ/PA/DE 1986-1995

Built awareness through sports team sponsorships with Philadelphia Eagles and other teams

Created vendor awareness and co-op programs with radio stations in tristate area

Initiated BRAC Philadelphia location map for advertising and sold space to national airlines, Amtrak and major hotel chains

EDUCATION

Glassboro State College (Rowan University) BA in Education

PROFICIENCY

Salesforce, Media Radar, Asana, Airtable, Microsoft Suite, Excel, PowerPoint

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