David Markstein Email & Phone Number

West Chester, PA, US

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater New York City Area

• Designed and launched a new gold and Italian collection to expand the company’s jewelry line.
• Presented new jewelry collections at international markets, which resulted in acceptance by 10-12 major retailers.
• Designed new gemstone and diamond styles to complement company’s existing jewelry line.
• Created prtnerships with multiple new manufacturers who designed exclusive jewelry styles for the company.
• Utilized industry knowledge to educate C-Suite executives and the sales team on the nuances of selling the collection to electronic retailers.

West Chester

• QVC Senior Buyer/Director; Buying, Merchandising, Brand Development, Global Sourcing and Talent Leadership define my present role.ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
• Built the largest gold jewelry business in the US as well as the largest Italian Jewelry franchise in silver, gold and bronze metals
• Consistently demonstrate strong product leadership, which has made QVC a destination for online jewelry shopping
• Attended multiple jewelry shows in the global market each year exploring and identifying new resources
• Set QVC record for the largest gold day ever, generating over $35M in sales and generating sales with one key product (Today's Special Value was $7M)
• Utilized my vast knowledge of the jewelry business and guested jewelry products on‐air with hosts for both gold and Italian jewelry shows, adding a layer of color and credibility and fostering customer engagement

New York

• Oversaw multi-million dollar accessories business including hats, gloves, small leather goods and general accessories (including gift items, jewelry, umbrellas, sunglasses, etc.).ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
• Worked with over 75 vendors creating exclusive private label programs
• Communicated on daily basis with CEO and Sr. V.P. regarding sales trends, product development, merchandising techniques, and overall business analysis
• Assessed daily business by monitoring sales trends and receipt flow, reviewing plans and distributions, and utilizing sell‐thrus

New York

• Promoted from Executive training program in 3 months
• Coordinated department by training, supervising, and delegating tasks to 26 sales associates
• Reviewed staff by assessing daily operating performance
• Analyzed daily business and adjusted selling floor to create optimum selling atmosphere