Sheridan- Manage 4 Direct Reportees and 2 Indirect Reportees in Sales.- Managed 600 Independent accounts Nationally, including Harris Scarfe, Spotlight, Pillow Talk, Harvey Norman and Domayne.- Monthly forecasting and Seasonal range selection for all customers- Preparation of sales and profit budgets- Build and maintain strong relationships with team, customers and management- Develop and manage Strategic and Promotional plans tailored for individual customers- Execute and Manage seasonal range launch for Key customers- Meet with Territory Managers and Independent customers quarterly- Meet with Key Accounts monthly- Achieved sales increase over 20% during my period of management of the business.

Sheridan- Liaising with Business Owners, Store Managers and Buyers- Present and sell new season ranges and monthly basic refill of merchandise- Open new accounts, ‘Cold calling’ and new business opportunities- Execute Business promotional plans and prepare promotional plans suitable for individual customer needs- Establish and maintain strong working and customer relationships with Customers, internal staff and Management- Meet and execute Company Strategic Plans and Sales Budgets- Achieved sales increases over 10% during my tenure.

Berlei- 8 Direct Reportees- Controlling over 700 Accounts Nationally and Harris Scarfe.- Monthly forecasting for Independents and Harris Scarfe- Preparation of Sales and Profits Budgets- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers- Develop and manage Promotional plans tailored to individual customers- Execute and manage Trade Fairs twice yearly- Manage Expense Budgets for the team- Prepare Promotional and Strategic Plans for the Independents and Harris Scarfe- Meet with Independents and Territory Managers seasonally when performing Customer Range Presentation Nationally

Berlei- Responsible for servicing lingerie stores- Liaising with customers- Selling new ranges and refill basic orders- Open new accounts and seeking new opportunities- Manage Promotions- Meet Company Objectives and Budgets

- Responsible for servicing Boutiques, Pharmacies and Wholesalers and Table Eight stores- Liaising with Pharmacy Owners, Retail Managers and Buyers- Selling new ranges and refill basic orders- Open new accounts and seeking new opportunities- Manager Kayser Promotions- Meet Company Objectives and Budgets

History:1999 – Buyer of Hosiery, Socks, Stationery, Greeting Cards, Giftware and Cosmetics.1996 – Buyer of Hosiery, Socks, Ladies Fashion Accessories, Watches, Sunglasses, Jewellery and Millinery1992 – Buyer of Hosiery, Socks, Ladies Handbags and Wallets1991 – Assistant Buyer in Cosmetics and Jewellery- Selecting and Ranging merchandise- Liaising and negotiating with Suppliers, Stores, Managing Director, Staff and Buyers for sales, Budgets and Spaces.- Overseas and Interstate buying and store visits. Overseas mainly to Italy, France, U.K. and USA.- Opening of first store and also subsequent store at Pacific Fair.- Budgeting, Marketing and Store layouts- Staff accountability- Setup and monitoring of computerized ordering system

- Assisting Buyer in product selection, marketing and promotions- Processing orders, both local and overseas- Liaising with Suppliers, Stores and Warehouse- Open-to-buy responsibility

- Expeditor in Cosmetics Buying Office- Clerical Assistant in Cosmetics /Basic Stock Office