Mary Sisson Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle

Create specialty product assortment for customers to tailor individual account needs as well as private label and branded programs. Working with some of the largest retailers and mid level groups in the United States to promote and brand their products for retail sale or use. Develop highly profitable programs to drive sales and attract attention to brand recognition. Some of the current customers include Kohl's, Sur La Table, Costco, Nordstrom, Cabelas and Sears Holding.- Private Label/Custom Products- Packaging Solutions- Branded Textile Program- Seasonal Products

Consultant – Meet with companies based in France who are seeking to do business in the United States.Discover the Drome Tours, Tour Leader – Organize and lead tours featuring culinary arts, antiques and pottery in France and Spain for groups of 10. Explore hidden regional secrets, provide insight into the daily life of locals, visit pottery factories and meet local chefs.

Greater Seattle Area

Hire and manage nationwide group of distributors and independent sales representatives for specialty line of chutneys, spreads, tapenades and pestos. Motivate and monitor sales activities, accompany reps on sales calls and provide ongoing training. Manage and promote sales to key accounts, including Metropolitan Market, Macy’s and Unified Grocers, and develop new business. Coordinate and attend trade shows throughout the country.- Called upon several large companies, including Crate & Barrel, DesignPac and Zabar’s, to develop programs for 2013- Retained several customers who had ordered once, but never again; met with clients to resolve concerns, offered employee sales training and improved post-sale follow up to garner $15,000 in rescued revenue per month- Preserved at-risk shelf space and $200,000 in revenue at 25 stores- Doubled sales in 12 existing store accounts while opening many new accounts during the slow season by leveraging industry contacts

Organized trade show participation in nine-state region for designer and manufacturer of wholesale and retail floral, home décor and specialty gift products; promoted sales with business customers such as candy and gift basket companies like Godiva Chocolatier, Great Harvest Bread and Tuesday Morning. Contributed to purchasing and design decisions; analyzed ROI of business opportunities to meet revenue goals. Led team in record setting performance while providing solution sales coaching.- Transformed region with previously declining sales into one of the company’s highest revenue generators with the largest order sizes; receive weekly awards for sales volume and work ethic- Organized company’s first New York Gift Show presence, generating large orders and new clients

Promoted imported tableware and glassware to international distributors for department stores, boutiques and luxury hotels as a wholesaler of European tableware, glassware and accessories for professional and home chefs; customers included Sur La Table, Nordstrom and the Ritz-Carlton.. Attended international tradeshows; interacted with customers to assess product appeal. Drove sales and marketing initiatives, conceptualized new products and designed catalog, direct mail and marketing collateral. Coordinated catalog printing; selected products and advertising for four-color printing press. Organized nationwide showrooms; hired and trained showroom coordinators. Negotiated leases and established store fixtures. Mentored up to 95 artists, graphic designers, printers as well as sales, warehouse and administrative staff. Oversaw recruitment, development and training.- Designed exclusive set of olive-themed plates for Crate & Barrel buyers; oversaw manufacturing in Saint Uzè, France. Buyers doubled original request due to favorable reception, generating $500,000- Sourced French Leaves, a signature product, from France; sales exceed $7 million to date- Streamlined warehouse pick and pack process, saving 12,000 labor hours and $180,000 annually- Implemented incentive program in which a percentage of monthly sales was distributed to warehouse staff, encouraging productivity and facilitating 100% retention for ten years- Built business from scratch, ultimately bringing annual revenues to $5 million with a loyal customer following and a mailing list of 12,000- Made presentations to travel industry clients and wholesale customers on cooking and travel

Business And Accounting

French Language

French Literature And Art