www.luxeagency.com.auLuxe Agency is a boutique agency representing homewares, furniture, lifestyle and giftware brands. Encompassing a very successful portfolio of suppliers, retailers and valued clients, Luxe Agency is well versed at representing every facet of the industry.

Responsible for the overall management and sales growth of independent retail customers, ensuring the maintenance of key relationships are achieved, whilst achieving assigned sales targets, key sales objectives and KPI’s. Ensuring the retention and expansion of the Company’s share of customer’s purchases within the assigned account portfolio/territory. Provide product development, market information and insights valuable for market and product knowledge as well as the opportunity to maximise… Show more Responsible for the overall management and sales growth of independent retail customers, ensuring the maintenance of key relationships are achieved, whilst achieving assigned sales targets, key sales objectives and KPI’s. Ensuring the retention and expansion of the Company’s share of customer’s purchases within the assigned account portfolio/territory. Provide product development, market information and insights valuable for market and product knowledge as well as the opportunity to maximise revenue whilst elevating Bambis’ profile in the marketplace. Show less

A hands-on management role working directly with the Owner-Creative Director to develop and successfully implement systems and strategies that delivers on financial objectives. I was the direct reporting line for over 25 staff across six departments. Sales management of 130 wholesale accounts, four Australian wholesale agents, USA agent, two retail stores, online store, affiliate online stores, customer service and supply chain to the USA. Set up, facilitate and attend trade fairs to… Show more A hands-on management role working directly with the Owner-Creative Director to develop and successfully implement systems and strategies that delivers on financial objectives. I was the direct reporting line for over 25 staff across six departments. Sales management of 130 wholesale accounts, four Australian wholesale agents, USA agent, two retail stores, online store, affiliate online stores, customer service and supply chain to the USA. Set up, facilitate and attend trade fairs to represent the brand.Accountable for all aspects of the business, ensuring set targets were met, maintaining continual growth of accounts and implementing effective marketing campaigns, including identifying and resolving day-to-day issues. Additionally, I was responsible for all recruitment, coaching and supplier negotiations as well as exploring new sales avenues. Show less

Responsible for all areas of account management for the digital space. This involved seeking new business opportunities while simultaneously managing an existing client base and meeting targets. Accountable for monthly forecasting and reporting, including post-campaign analysis. Cultivating high sales through upselling, fostered by a trusting approach and exact product placement. Created effective digital-marketing solutions and managed all digital-marketing campaigns – from search engine… Show more Responsible for all areas of account management for the digital space. This involved seeking new business opportunities while simultaneously managing an existing client base and meeting targets. Accountable for monthly forecasting and reporting, including post-campaign analysis. Cultivating high sales through upselling, fostered by a trusting approach and exact product placement. Created effective digital-marketing solutions and managed all digital-marketing campaigns – from search engine marketing [SEM], display banners and social media to retargeting and website consultation. Show less

Sensis Yellow pages provides Print and Digital Marketing Solutions to local BusinessesIn 2010 I received an internal promotion to Product Development Manager (Digital Specialist). In this new position I was accountable for coaching, training and managing a team of 10 media account advisors with a sales target of $7.6 Million . Responsible for identifying strategic sales opportunities for over 480 business clients in an effort to maximise opportunities and achieve targets.Media… Show more Sensis Yellow pages provides Print and Digital Marketing Solutions to local BusinessesIn 2010 I received an internal promotion to Product Development Manager (Digital Specialist). In this new position I was accountable for coaching, training and managing a team of 10 media account advisors with a sales target of $7.6 Million . Responsible for identifying strategic sales opportunities for over 480 business clients in an effort to maximise opportunities and achieve targets.Media Account Advisor - March 2008 - July 2010As the Media Account Advisor I was accountable for over $3.5 million in revenue and provided print/digital media solutions to over 140 Brisbane businesses. Exceeded sales target (117 per cent and 115 per cent) and ranking second for sales in Brisbane over two consecutive sales periods in 2010 while also receiving an above-average customer satisfaction score between 8.9 and 10 (company average is 7). Show less

JLM Design Group is a leading manufacturer of quality corporate leisurewear and merchandiseMy role with JLM encompassed all areas of product sales and development. Full responsibility to design, source and buy licensed apparel/accessories for national corporate clients. In addition, I managed financial analysis and sales reports for submission to directors and licensors, recruited and trained staff and maximised sales through effective visual merchandising. Continuously exceeded… Show more JLM Design Group is a leading manufacturer of quality corporate leisurewear and merchandiseMy role with JLM encompassed all areas of product sales and development. Full responsibility to design, source and buy licensed apparel/accessories for national corporate clients. In addition, I managed financial analysis and sales reports for submission to directors and licensors, recruited and trained staff and maximised sales through effective visual merchandising. Continuously exceeded all sales targets and moved all products within set timeframes – this included designing and winning several large tenders that led to major repeat clients. Assessed venue locations and layouts to ensure maximum exposure, planned and managed all merchandise [including pre-concert set up of outlets], liaised with venue/band event merchandise management and recruited/inducted over 80 casual staff. Client portfolio included: Queensland State Government, Tourism Queensland, Surf Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Queensland. Master Sporting Facilities Association Show less

Consultant to various fashion Houses for Design, Product Development, Sales and Production As a freelance designer I worked with fashion houses, delivering professional consulting services in areas of design, product development, sales, marketing, styling, visual merchandising and production. I liaised directly with key stakeholders, set up production plants [from machinery selection to staff recruitment and training], designed entire fashion ranges and presented them at national sales… Show more Consultant to various fashion Houses for Design, Product Development, Sales and Production As a freelance designer I worked with fashion houses, delivering professional consulting services in areas of design, product development, sales, marketing, styling, visual merchandising and production. I liaised directly with key stakeholders, set up production plants [from machinery selection to staff recruitment and training], designed entire fashion ranges and presented them at national sales conferences.BUSINESS OWNER | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | FASHION WHOLESALE & RETAIL [Prior to January 2001]Conceptualised and built two highly successful women’s urban lifestyle indent and stock labels, sold nationally through fashion agents, exceeded sales of over $500,000 in the second season of opening, with continued growth; the labels developed a national wholesale customer base of 300. Owned and operated three retail concept stores. Managed all dynamics of business from design, production, finance, sales and marketing and staff management. Show less