Josh Spiegel Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Citadel Outlets

Associate Manager at Michael Kors' 2nd largest volume store in the company.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Refocused store customer interaction, increasing conversion standard from 6.5% to 10% YTD. Maintained the higher average volume transaction in the company for 2015 and 2016.

Universal City, Ca

Began as an Assistant Manager, was promoted to Store Manager in 2010.Developed the team with an eye towards advancement. Oversaw 5 internal promotions in 2012, including 2 assistants promoted to Store Managers.Selected as an Inner Circle Manager in 2011.Oversaw consistent increase in volume. Reached the store’s highest volume of all time in 2011. Matched it in 2012.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Managed the Garage, an in-store denim shop, taking it from a small room in the back of the store to the primary focus of the business. Assisted in the buying of key denim lines, as well as sportswear, focusing on high-end specialty lines, such as Diesel, Seven, Paper Denim & Cloth, and more. Attended trade shows such as Magic, Project, the Collective, Pool, etc. Placed and followed up on purchase orders, regulating shipping dates and product availability. Led a team of associates, instructing in selling methods, product knowledge, client tracking.Created, controlled, and designed the advertising campaigns for the store.Handled accounts payable for entire business, verifying invoices and maintaining vendor relationships through payment.

•Oversaw all aspects of retail operations in a $2M location•Recruited and trained management candidates within the western region•Directed in-store merchandising initiatives and resolved merchandising challenges that require adaptations based on store size, spatial constraints and inventory levels•Instituted organizational system to increase and maintain client base and quality relationships•Responsible for scheduling staff of 35+