Joanne Nelson

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Vice President of Sales, Applied General Agency, Inc. @ Applied General Agency
Joanne Nelson's Location
Huntington Beach, California, United States, United States
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About Joanne Nelson

A veteran Sales Executive, passionate and enthusiastic leader with over 25 years' experience in growing companies. From successfully launching start-up companies to managing multi-million dollar businesses, Joanne knows how to drive sales and pull teams together for results. Her vast experience in multiple careers makes her a unique and powerful player in the executive realm. Joanne strategically transitioned into a new career field and continues to deliver profitable results and new growth strategies with her out of the box thinking and passionate work ethic.

Joanne Nelson's Current Company Details
Applied General Agency

Applied General Agency

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Vice President of Sales, Applied General Agency, Inc.
Joanne Nelson Work Experience Details
  • Applied General Agency
    Vice President Of Sales
    Applied General Agency Jan 2023 - Present
    Anaheim, Ca, Us
  • Applied General Agency
    Director Of Market Expansion
    Applied General Agency Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
    Anaheim, Ca, Us
  • Centene Corporation
    Director, National Distribution
    Centene Corporation Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
    Saint Louis, Mo, Us
  • Centene Corporation
    Senior Sales Executive
    Centene Corporation May 2020 - Apr 2021
    Saint Louis, Mo, Us
    Manage Medicare Broker sales for California for both Health Net and Wellcare products to include: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, PDP. Support national agencies and their California downlines with strategic growth, training and marketing opportunities with Medical group and Dr partners.
  • Health Net
    Sales Executive
    Health Net Jul 2017 - Apr 2021
    Woodland Hills, California, Us
    Manage Medicare Broker sales for No.Orange County and So.Los Angeles, successfully increasing membership YOY and bringing new marketing ideas and strategic sales programs to the medicare market.
  • Gma Accessories Inc / Capelli Lux Division
    Vice President Of Sales
    Gma Accessories Inc / Capelli Lux Division Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
    Led and managed the global sales division related to brand development, profitability and gross margin. Successfully re-launched the Badgley Mischa brand with top tier retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Lord and Taylor, Dillards and other fine retailers. First year sales of $4.0M and expansion into 11 Countries, exceeding projected sales of $2.6M by 35%.Closely partnered and managed executive decisions with the Design Director and team as it relates to overall brand direction, merchandising plans and production placement.
  • Titan Industries Inc.
    National Sales Director- Handbags
    Titan Industries Inc. Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
    Led and managed the global sales for handbag division including the following brands: Charles Jourdan Paris, Cynthia Vincent, GX by Gwen Stefani, L.A.M.B. Achieved $11.5M in sales over 3 years with yearly net profit of 12%.Directed successful relaunch of L.A.M.B. with major department stores in the U.S. including Nordstrom. Closely worked and provided crucial and creative consulting to the marketing team on product placement and photo shoots with Gwen Stefani in major national magazines. Guided the design team on merchandising plans and design direction. Planned, executed and managed all production and sales plans related to the brands. Special projects: Successfully launched GX by Gwen Stefani handbags exclusively (for a period of one year) with Shoe Dazzle in 2014. In 2015, launched GX by Gwen Stefani handbags nationwide in all of Lord and Taylor stores (fall 2015) as well as other fine retailers.Designed and sold private label for Natori, Neiman Marcus, Gilt, Saks Fifth Avenue.
  • Titan Industries Inc.
    Regional Sales
    Titan Industries Inc. Feb 2009 - Jan 2013
    Successfully managed and produced year over year sales and margin increases with Joe’s Jeans and Charles Jourdan Paris footwear and handbags with major accounts including Nordstrom, Amazon, Zappos, as well as Western state independents.
  • Titan Industries Inc.
    Merchandiser
    Titan Industries Inc. Oct 2006 - Feb 2009
    Effectively directed a team of designers which included managing the design development, merchandising and product placement for the following footwear brands: L.A.M.B., Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Jill Stuart, Jennifer Lopez, Harajuku lovers. Extensive travel abroad to collaborate with production on pricing and factory partnerships. Worked with licensors on design, approval, product placement and sales meetings.
  • Nordstrom
    Regional Womens Shoe Buyer
    Nordstrom May 1991 - Aug 2006
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    In 2006, managed $60M in sales and increased gross margin by $1.3M. Bought for designer brands to juniors. Took charge of trend identification, design development and private label shoes for the entire Nordstrom chain. Responsible for hiring, onboarding and managing successful department managers. Closely involved in new store openings from product assortment to advertising and staffing.

Joanne Nelson Skills

Footwear Shoes Merchandising Trend Sales Fashion Handbags Trend Analysis Retail Apparel Sales Management Fashion Design Private Label Visual Merchandising Store Management Styling Wholesale Inventory Management Marketing Brand Development Product Development Driving Results Retail Sales Luxury Goods Negotiation P&l Management Pricing Strategy Brand Management Business Development Product Assortment Planning Multi Channel Retail Customer Service Retail Buying Management Account Management Forecasting Sales Operations Marketing Strategy Leadership

Joanne Nelson Education Details

  • California State University, Long Beach
    California State University, Long Beach
    Human Resource Management

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