Developed analytical assessments on potential retailers and determined profitabilityCreated highly effective organizational and filing systems, including quick and thorough indexing, filing and offsite storage, resulting in an easy access to critical information and streamlined office functioning. Arranged and maintained the Vice President of Independent Sales’ schedule, calendar, meeting notes, and files. Created store development quotes for retailers, providing them different options and costs Built and supported strong customer relationships, by promptly ensuring answers.Organized and assigned retailer items codes accurately and in a timely mannerComposed letters, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations for the Vice President and Director of Independent Sales’ to be presented to new and existing customers. Resulting in new customers and existing customers’ acknowledgement of profitability.Served as the Health & Beauty Care / General Merchandising liaison between C&S and retail accounts. Giving the customer a direct contact for a punctual answer or direction.Maintained inventory and ordering of office supplies. Key contact for trouble shooting office equipment. Allowing employees to perform job task with ease.

Promoted from Buyer Assistant position after 1 yearSupported numerous buyers by expediting purchase orders and forecasting certain productsSet up new items, entered retailer orders, and processed vendor billing

Coordinated and maintained client appointmentsManaged inventory control Maintained cash handling and balanced register