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San Marcos, Ca

Mahwah, New Jersey

Responsible for 21 Sales Reps and Regional Accounts throughout the United States with Volume in excess of $20,000,000.Developed numerous Sales Programs in each State/Trade Channel that was uniquely created to meet the needs and analytics of that retailer, in that market.Worked with Marketing Department to create an e-Commerce web site that did not cannibalize any business opportunity for any Independent, Regional or National Account.Interfaced with Merchandising Department to create new product introductions that were directly related to that Trade Channel.Reorganized Sales Reporting System that allowed internal and external departments to determine sell-thru, by SKU, gross profit margins, by account, as well as sales turn to better understand the changing demographics of the Account, their Consumer and the changing Retail environment.Worked in creating a “culture” in all departments that allowed Sales Reps opinion, regardless of the topic, to be voiced to the appropriate areas of the company as well as to Senior Management.

United States

Responsible for approximately $17,000,000 in business, at cost, throughout the Western United States inclusive of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii.Created and developed sales/marketing programs for Bulova, Caravelle and Bulova Accutron Watches as well as Bulova Clocks to each and every Regional/Independent Account throughout the Western U.S.Continually developed new and innovative sales strategies for each fiscal year, which has ultimately increased sales, over 20%, the largest regional increase throughout the United States.Managed, motivated and responsible for the continuing development of 11 direct Sales Representatives and 13 Merchandising Representatives to effectively increase product distribution as well as the education of all the sales associates throughout the retail sector.Restructured entire region as it relates to territory boundaries, sales promotions as well as creative marketing plans, which have increased brand awareness and market penetration throughout the Western United States.

Master'S Degree - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing