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Recognized as Salesperson of the Year 2023, bringing strategic sales acumen and aptitude for business development to drive sustained business growth and maximize market penetration. Recognized for exceptional sales achievements including opening 26 new accounts in two years of being with the brand. Expert in developing sales plans that consistently exceed sales targets and enhance client engagement. experienced in navigating complex sales cycles, increasing brand presence, and expanding market reach through vendor and brand partnerships.

Earned a fast-track promotion to Strategic Account Specialist, working directly on the EVP's accounts, based on strong performance in process optimization and strong productivity. Perform inside sales and account management services, working in partnership with senior leadership to expand the availability and variety of the BEDGEAR line of products in both brick-and-mortar locations and through online sources. Responsible for onboarding new retailers and sales reps, providing product information (dimensions, photography, video and website assets) as requested, and acting as a liaison among sales staff, warehouse teams, installation managers, and retailers on in store buildouts from start-to-finish. Develop timelines, oversea site selection and product placement, verify pricing and terms, and ensure payments are collected properly. Initially hired as Sales Support Coordinator and tasked with supporting internal sale representatives.

Provided data processing and transactional support in the leasing and buying of vehicles, collaborating with the owner, CFO and the office manager in assembling paperwork, preparing insurance documentation, and acting as a concierge to clients on the lot.

Managed a large POP up shop - the hiring and scheduling of staff members, inventory management, and the daily functions of operating the location.

Progressive record of achievements providing high-level input, envisioning smart solutions and executing strategies that achieve value-building goals for over 18 years. Responsible for overall selection and allocation of designer brand products in the categories of men's and women's small leather goods, gift items, jewelry, sunglasses, cufflinks and evening bags. Assessed and analyzed sales trends, markdowns, gross margin figures, and inventory levels by store daily; developed, strengthened vendor relationships to ensure superior product assortment and pricing characteristics. Managed a staff of assistants in accomplishing daily missions, making opportunistic buys from both domestic and overseas markets, and negotiating pricing and delivery upfront to meet the sales goals of the organization.-Key member of a team that led, as a Buyer, $20+ million in sales (10,000+ SKU's annually); also planned, bought, and controlled approximately $1.5 million to $2.5 million in monthly inventory (consistently surpassed projected gross margin targets).-Contributed to the creation of innovative floor layouts conducive to seasonal product flow and the ever-changing assortment of merchandise, especially during peak sales periods.-Collaborated with e-Commerce merchants to plan events and maintain the website a www.c21stores.com; parternered with household brand names Michael Kors, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Kate Spade and Mark Jacobs.