Manages partner relationships for assigned hotel and ground products, including merchandising, training & education, and providing resolution for escalated issues• Leads cross-department initiatives and communication• Creates presentations and present to external partners • Manages comprehensive database to communicate consortia amenities offered by hotel partners accurately• Market Research and Analysis:• Conducts market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape in the travel industry• Analyzes data and customer feedback to make informed product decisions• Reviews numbers and communicates to partners what they mean; strategizes to gain more sales• Negotiates contracts, rates, and inventory on a daily basis of assigned products• Merchandising for ongoing marketing campaigns, including Lifestyle campaigns, soft season, and destination-specific campaigns• Provides unique market insights (partner reports, competitive data, key performance drivers)• Launches new travel products or features• Monitors product performance and gathers user feedback for continuous improvement• Helps in setting pricing strategies and revenue optimization• Stays abreast of what is in demand and considers if CV should add the product portfolio• Works closely with marketing teams to develop marketing strategies and materials to promote travel products• Collaborates with customer support to address user inquiries and issues• Liaises with design and development to ensure the timely delivery of product updates• Analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and make data-driven recommendations.• Prepares reports and presentations to communicate product performance to stakeholders.• Stays abreast of what is in demand in my territory and consider if CV should be added to the product portfolio• Project Management• Maintains clear and effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

- Member of the Product Development team partnering on developing product opportunities to drive key initiatives and achieve sales objectives for assigned accounts- Manages 20+ ground, tour, and excursion accounts for all Classic Preferred Destinations- Works alongside product management team to task for hotel and/or ground contracts and addenda- Assists with reporting and day-to-day tasks and/or projects - Provides pricing and special offer details for weekly merchandising grids and for ongoing marketing campaigns, including Lifestyle campaigns, soft season, and destination-specific campaigns- Provides content, pricing, and details on “suggested itineraries” to merchandise packages for destination packages- Communicates with hotel participants on reservation incentives, tracks performance, and distributes incentives- Prepares and distributes new property announcements- Assists in gathering information for marketing materials – including content, fact sheets, and images - Develops and populates a comprehensive database to communicate consortia amenities offered by hotel partners- Registers, manages, coordinates, and communicates Classic Vacations tradeshow participation as well as off-site and onsite appointments with vendors, site inspection schedule, and arrangements - Oversees planning of Reservations Training events- Coordinates ongoing vendor training opportunities with Travel Sales staff - Executes and compiles periodic business reports for hotel partners, tourist boards, and internal audience - Manages competitor shops including competitor awareness

- Executes category product management while working with multiple cross-functional departments- Manages the life of a sku, from sku creation to in-store launch- Negotiates with vendors on terms of business related to product - Provides expert recommendations to Merchant regarding seasonal and core product mix - Analyzes sales information in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and margins- Builds and manages assortment plans containing 500+ SKU counts- Catalog merchandising, including sample management and verifying product information- Leads and develops the Merchandising Assistant to ensure new product launches on time- Builds out product style-out, details, and marketing first-look presentations - Manages assortment plans for 3 categories - Creates and presents merchandise presentations to Marketing, eCommerce, as well as store training videos

• Writes, organizes, and uploads content for blog posts • Provides copy and editing support on contributor posts • Builds and creates content strategy to contribute to the editorial calendar• Assists the team in publishing a minimum of 3 blog posts per day on Coworkaholic• Identifies patterns and opportunities for new content strategies • Leads outreach to find new contributors • Manages inbound affiliate posts• Conducts domestic and international travel for content ideas

• Assists in preparation, set up, and execution of all events (masking, skincare, wellness etc.)• Supports product developer with packaging, labeling, and handling of product as it is made locally• Creates an outstanding customer experience through sales, events, and upkeep of a beautiful store• Assists Marketing Lead in all marketing related activities: promotions, social media, event planning, etc.

• Responsible for student outreach by phone and email• Created and analyzed Excel spreadsheets • Scheduled student appointments • Organized exams and manager's order receipts

• Supported Assistant Buyer with purchase orders, event planning, and customer follow-ups • Supported team with set-up and layout of several Pop-Up shops both in the Chicago area and out of state• Assisted Visual Merchandising Lead with mannequin, window, shelf, and rack displays• Personally delivered merchandise to individual customers

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• Coordinated client's accounts • Responsible for outreach to prospects • Placed phone calls to encourage sales • Composed emails and proposals for both clients and prospective clients • Advised TYK CEO in curating gifting plans

• Discussed buying and visual merchandising prospects• Worked with a team of individuals on styling projects• Commission-based selling of women's shoes• Responsible for setting up and selling in major sales events • Handled and counted cash deposits

• Managed a team of sales people • Sold both shoes and accessories • Visual Merchandising - set up wall, window, and handbag displays • Opened and closed the store • Handled and counted cash deposits