Lauren Wright Email & Phone Number

Buford, GA, US

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Managing the wholesale division for Maileg Americas with a vibrant network of retail partners in the Americas, and an exceptional team of account managers.Managing strategic and key accounts across North America, and ensuring efficiencies with sales, service and fulfillment strategies.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

NC, VA, MD, WV, KY, TN

In-house sales representative for Salomon footwear, apparel and gear; and the primary contact for buyers, merchandising managers and retail owners in a six state territory; managing the sell-through, retail promotions, staff training and merchandising while consistently hitting sales goals.

SC, NC, VA, WV, MD

In-house sales representative for Arc'teryx, Salomon footwear, Salomon apparel & gear, and Suunto.

SC, NC, VA, WV

Contracted sales representative for a portfolio of outdoor industry brands, acting as the primary contact for buyers, merchandising managers and retail owners in a nine state territory, managing the sell-through, retail promotions, staff training and merchandising of my brands while consistently hitting sales goals. Brands managed include: Arc'teryx.

Bryson City, NC

Marketing, Advertising, PR & Promotions for NOC's three outdoor specialty retail stores and online gear shop. Highlights include:* Developed Retail Calendar for seasonal promotions across the company. * Developed in-store marketing signage plan to coordinate with seasonal sales and programs.* Managing e-commerce back-end content and front-end customer.

• Managed incoming correspondence and accounts receivable and accounts payable, while overseeing general operation and organization of a 10-person office for a distributor of custom fabrications, packaging and industrial.
• Maximized efficiency in office procedures, effectively improving company cash flow and reducing company overhead. Gained knowledge of QuickBooks billing and inventory management.
• Became Project Manager for second largest customer – Briggs and Stratton Power Products. Improved purchasing and forecasting process, resulting in a 20% increase in business.

Greater Atlanta Area

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

• Created marketing collateral, point of sale marketing, web content and public relations for Aveda salons and spas in the Southeast region, successfully implementing quarterly promotions resulting in increased retail.
• Developed promotions for Aveda educational event, resulting in attendance of 800+ stylists and salon owners.
• Managed content production of web sites, brochures, press kits, ads, and invitations for new national hair color retail system by collaborating with graphic design, web development, print and executive teams.

• Local marketing and community outreach in Atlanta market stores. Coordinated volunteer opportunities, Leave No Trace (PEAK) program for kids, store clinics and special events.
• Increased attendance at monthly consumer clinics by 58%, thus increasing retail sales by 25%. Exceeded participation in a Leave No Trace youth program, as well as attendance at local service projects by 50%.

Atlanta, GA

• Media monitoring and consumer opinion manager as part of the communications arm of a global association management firm. Created content for websites, newsletters, and consumer articles. SEO project manager for.
• Public Relations Project Manager for a low-calorie sweetener’s consumer health opinion campaign. Broadened clients’ web presence by developing marketing campaigns, including the company’s first Public Relations blog.
• Successfully placed 85% of clients in top 10 organic search results for top three search engines.