Eric Graff Email & Phone Number

St Petersburg, Florida, US

St Petersburg, Florida, US

St Petersburg, Florida, US

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• Direct mail coupon book and postcards.Opened 7 new zones in Rockland, Westchester and Bergen counties.
• Prospected for new business by identifying and qualifying leads generated from cold calling, networking marketing and referrals.
• Sold direct mail postcards by understanding the clients’ needs to expand current business and making appropriate, innovative recommendations to strengthen their presence in the marketplace.

• Developed successful merchandising, product placement and sales strategies. Responsible for stock levels of all store merchandise and all phases of operations including hiring and training personnel, merchandising.
• Opened store in August 2008.
• Developed new vendor assortment in the furniture department which increased sales 12% in 2009
• Introduced new products in bedding, toys, and bath that are now the best selling items in each category.
• Negotiated sales incentives for employees paid 100% by vendors.
• Instituted training programs for both stores to develop sales skills and teach better customer service practices.

• Responsible for the sales and merchandising of the Paramus furniture division, accounting for 25% of total store volume. Additionally took on the role of field merchandiser, directing communications, presentation.
• Developed an innovative juvenile furniture strategy that was rolled out chain wide. Paramus is the corporate prototype store and this strategy resulted in a 23% sales increase.
• Implemented a new special order system that allows in store sales associates to meet customer needs.This system has increased special orders by 20%.
• Instituted sales training program with incentives that increased department sales by 14%.
• Developed customer relations, resolved disputes and established service procedures.
• Suggested new product rollouts and negotiated terms with vendors,.

• A New York tri-state area high-end store of baby, youth and teen furniture, bedding, clothing and accessories. Store ManagerResponsible for all phases of store operation, merchandising, display and customer service..
• Developed profitable furniture and bedding line exclusively for Larry’s Baby to Teen.
• Generated sales increase of over 30%.
• Developed sales contests and other incentive awards for employees through vendor participation.
• Negotiated with vendors for floor displays and merchandise allowances.

• Sirco International Corp. imported and marketed luggage, sport bags, backpacks and children's bags and related products in the United States and Canada.SALES MANAGERDivision Manager of Backpacks and Children’s.
• Licensee for Fila, Perry Ellis, Dunlop, Hedgren and Sesame Street.
• Managed sourcing and production in Taiwan, China and Philippines. National Sales Manager for all divisions including luggage
• Managed in-house and nationwide independent sales force.
• Developed sales plans and goals for sales staff and accounts.