Chris Kaufmann Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Achieved 54% growth in 5 years through delivering exceptional customer service and team-building to provide strategy for meeting and exceeding sales goals.-Created culture with high employee retention by utilizing a collaborative and results-driven leadership style. Recognized as top collaborator and cultural ambassador for training and development of managers across the organization.-Achieved increase in conversion leading to revenue generation by instructing sales associates on effective client procurement strategies, and training employees who are unable to meet metrics.-Remaining among top generators of Made-To-Measure business across organization by implementing strategy and expertise outside of the shop and “On the Road” to expand market reach, exceed sales goals, and increase brand awareness.-Strategizes & partners with sales, buyers, operations, customer service, & talent departments to improve regional performance.-Collaborates in each season’s merchandise allocation decisions by analyzing customer data and market trends and business needs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Attained 30% increase to first year plan by exceeding every sales target through planning and stretch goals given by company stakeholders for enhancing business productivity.-Trained, managed & motivated team of key holders to increase sales & ensure efficiency.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Partnered with business owner, renowned retailer & designer Sid Mashburn, to expand his men’s fashion business by opening the second satellite location. Appointed from Flagship sales staff to recruit, interview, hire, and train the entire sales team of a new high-profile store. -Interviewed, trained, and on-boarded director-level store leadership while delivering highest sales results versus plan.-Promoted to Manager in under 6 months due to exceptional Q4 sales metrics and ambassadorship of company culture and values

Greater Atlanta Area

-Appointed training, development & sales lead for men’s footwear category in charge of brands, consumer market trends, industry-wide best practices, and influencing upselling. -Arranged and hosted in-store shopping events as a marketing strategy to support business development, promote brand awareness and build relations with clients. -Maintained new and repeat rate goal through consistent, creative & effective client outreach. -Leveraged & maintained strong client relationships to source new business and exceed high-value merchandise KPIs.

Greater Atlanta Area

-Highest Performing Sales Associate across all stores in 2013-Managed Alterations Que and Tailor Shop Duties working closely with Tailors