Emily Noh Email & Phone Number

Oregon And Idaho

Direct Sales Representative for America's leading design and manufacturer of lighting and site furnishings. Also representing Spanish designs by Santa & Cole and Escofet for North America.

Oregon

Working with over +20 consumer brands on behalf of Keena, focusing on specialty and independent retailer market.

Portland, Oregon Area

Responsible for Merchandising and Design and Construction teams. Re engineered product launch calendar to deliver an integrated go to market strategy.Developing merchandising process and establishing best practices for product life cycle management.Oversea visual merchandising and new showroom design and construction.

Corte Madera, Ca

Omni channel merchant responsible for casegoods division.

Gump'S

Successfully learned and analyzed new categories of business and within 10 months began to implement strategic and best practice changesSelective editing of luxury brands that best optimize unique single iconic store retail environmentManage and maximize branded businesses within categories by working directly and partnering with vendors to present clear and focused assortmentsResponsible for managing inventory including open to buy, purchases and implementing a replenishment program that did not previously exist.Develop brand appropriate exclusive productsManage Team that includes 4 Direct reports

During my tenure as a DTC buyer I managed the Upholstered and Bedroom Furniture departments and my last position was overseeing all Hardlines for the Bed and Bath Catalog.Strength in ability to work across multiple product divisions to drive assortment and sales for a cohesive aesthetic in the catalog. Areas of responsibilities included bedroom and bath furniture, bath fixtures, decorative accessories, and lighting Critical responsibilities included developing seasonal business strategies and assortment planning to maximize sales and profits as well as the development of the brandIdentified business opportunities and trends and recommended new product to grow each department and increase profitabilityLaunched Travel Category in Holiday 2007Managed information across functions and worked closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Quality Assurance and Creative ServicesEnsured brand process was followed and timelines were metCollaborated with Creative Services each season to create a new Pottery Barn Bed and Bath CatalogCommunicated big marketing statements and promotional strategiesRecommended pagination, catalog design and layout

Began as an assistant buyer in the retail division. Promoted to associate buyer in furniture, lighting and then promoted to buyer of decorative accessories.Merchandised over 150 retail stores, working closely with visual and store operations to communicate assortment strategies. Managed high sku intensive categories with profitable end of season sell through.Strength in product development by recognizing needs and growth opportunities in businesses and working with team to bring timely introductions to market.Partnered with Inventory counterpart to develop each seasonal financial plan, determine optimal order quantities, and determine markdown strategies.Success in hiring, coaching and promoting Assistant BuyerBuyer, Decorative Accessories - January 2001 to June 2004Associate Buyer, Furniture and Lighting - January 2000-January 2001Assistant Buyer, Upholstered and Bedroom Furniture - April 1998-January 2001

Recruited and successfully completed Executive Training Program

Ba, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad - Spring 1990 at London School of Economics

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