Melissa Agnew's Location
Greater Phoenix Area, United States, United States
About Melissa Agnew
KEY STRENGTHS PASSION FOR PROCESS: I enjoy streamlining and simplifying processes for the organization. At Anthropologie, Sur La Table, and Pier 1 Imports I was part of process task forces that implemented process/system changes that were rolled out to the entire organization.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATOR: As a buyer, I have worked in tandem with many other teams- marketing, e-commerce, planning, visual etc. My attention to detail, clear communication, and positive outlook have led to successful cross-functional partnerships. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & TREND: I have 10+ years in PD/Sourcing and trend development. My strong passion for trend and sourcing has led me to many successful product launches, my first and most successful was the Moscow Mule Mug. Within 6 months of launch, the mug finished #20 in the total company, with $700K in sales. Year two brought more success as the #5 item in the total company with $2M in sales/32K units.
Melissa Agnew Work Experience Details
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Head Of ProductBad Birdie Jun 2024 - PresentScottsdale, Az, Us -
Associate Director Brand Marketing; Tuft & NeedleSerta Simmons Bedding, Llc Feb 2024 - Jun 2024Doraville, Ga, Us -
Sr. Brand Manager, Tuft & Needle Bedding @ Serta Simmons BeddingTuft & Needle Feb 2021 - Feb 2024Phoenix, Az, Us -
BuyerPier 1 Aug 2018 - Jun 2020Fort Worth, Texas, Us● Managed $120M in total sales● Drove product development with extensive international sourcing and traveling● Relaunched a core LED candle business and saw double digit sales increase● Reversed a declining glimmer string business by reducing sku count, resourcing and reworking visual presentations● Streamlined and simplified workflows as a merchandise member of on the Process Task Force team● Partnered with planning counterparts to build and present quarterly financial reviews, promotional roll ups and EOM reporting● Analyzed sales data to optimize strategies, product mix and promotional plan● Cross-departmental partnership with ecommerce, marketing, planning, stores and visual -
Brand Manager: Rabbit®, Rbt, Mako, & HoudiniLifetime Brands May 2018 - Jul 2018Garden City, Ny, Us● Managed the Rabbit brand portfolio; Rabbit, RBT, MAKO and Houdini. $20M in total sales● Ran the day to day PR and Social Media needs in partnership with outside agencies● Managed the overall profitability of the brand by presenting in monthly financial meetings to upper management, partnering with planning onpurchase orders, inventory and ways to drive the business● Owned all content within the brand: catalogs, sales presentations, lifestyle photography , videos and social media● Cross-departmental partnerships with design, operations, planning and sales -
Western Regional Sales ManagerLifetime Brands Jul 2017 - Apr 2018Garden City, Ny, Us● Successfully managed 200+ accounts across Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii- mass accounts and independents● Created compelling merchandise assortments for customers including planogram expansion in Fred Meyer Stores (130 ttl stores) and landing the Nordstrom account for the annual Anniversary Sale
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Buyer Cookware & CutlerySur La Table Jan 2017 - Jun 2017Seattle, Wa, Us● Managed $105M in total sales● Drove product development and innovation in the category with extensive sourcing domestically and internationally● Negotiated costing, MOQ, delivery and vendor funded support● Partnered with planning counterparts to build and present quarterly financial reviews, promotional roll ups and EOM reporting● Analyzed sales data to optimize strategies, product mix and promotional plan● Cross-departmental partnership with ecommerce, planning, stores, visual and marketing -
Buyer: Bakeware, Cookbooks And FurnishingsSur La Table Dec 2014 - Dec 2016Seattle, Wa, Us● Managed $50M in total sales● Developed private label programs including: core bakeware collections, hand and dish soaps and glass food storage● Partnered with marketing and stores on executing monthly book events in stores with celebrities, chefs and bloggers● Streamlined and simplified workflows as merchandise point-person on Tools and Process Task Force
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Buyer: Glassware, Bar, FurnishingsSur La Table Mar 2014 - Nov 2014Seattle, Wa, Us● Managed $35M in total sales● Turned around a negative wine business by introducing new vendor funded programs, increased marketing and additional collections● Identified the trend of Holiday DIY brewing and craft cocktail mixing and introduced assortment that beat plan and continued post-holiday
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Associate Buyer, Glassware And BarwareSur La Table Feb 2013 - Feb 2014Seattle, Wa, Us● Managed $20M in sales in total sales● Launched the Moscow Mule Mug- million dollar item within the year, multi-million dollar item in year two
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Assistant Buyer: Cooks' Tools & CookwareSur La Table Jun 2011 - Jan 2013Seattle, Wa, Us● Major responsibilities include: Analyzing and owning weekly selling recaps, working directly with catalog, ecommerce, visual and creative teams, managing POS sale events, product info and activating products online, reviewing copy both online, in catalog and emails, product packaging, in-store signage, editing the catalog for accuracy, vendor meeting prep including sale reports and marketing, monthly EOM reports internally and to vendors, sample management and SKU creation.● Special Projects Included: Shop NBC/Sur la table merchant point person , Gift Registry Incentive merchant point person and Q4 point person for specials.
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Merchandiser Assistant- Structured WovensAnthropologie Dec 2009 - May 2011Philadelphia, Pa, Us -
Wardrobe Stylist InternSony Pictures Entertainment Feb 2009 - Jun 2009Culver City, Ca, UsStylist intern and contributing member to the Columbia Pictures film SALT staring Angelina Jolie. Responsible for in/out vendor merchandise, handling returns, assisting the wardrobe team in the office and on set locations. -
Mens Ready To Wear Buying InternGucci Sep 2008 - Jan 2009Casellina Di Scandicci, Florence, ItAs the intern for Mens Ready To Wear, I worked alongside the buyer on assortment buys and reviews for all Gucci America and Mexico boutiques. Analyzed customer trends and replenishing store assortments via the proprietary buying software. -
Wholesale InternJuicy Couture Jun 2008 - Aug 2008Part of the Liz Claiborne Summer Internship program, as the Juicy Couture Wholesale Intern I worked with he account manager overseeing the Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s accounts for Fall/Holiday 2008 and Resort 2009. Also helped to assisted in merchandise requirements for production and promotional events. -
Leather Goods And Small Accessories InternGucci Jan 2008 - May 2008Casellina Di Scandicci, Florence, ItAs the intern to Luggage, Gifts, Sunglasses and Belts I worked alongside the buyer on assortment buys and reviews for all Gucci America and Mexico boutiques. Analyzed customer trends and replenishing store assortments via the proprietary buying software.
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Buying InternJeffrey Kalinsky Sep 2007 - Dec 2007Intern in the buying office at Jeffrey New York boutique in New York's Meatpacking neighborhood. Assisted buyers as well as Jeffrey Kalinsky with Resort/Spring 2008 merchandise buys focusing on order confirmations, creating an organizational system for each designer, and direct collaboration with the store.
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Retail Sales ProgramNordstrom Jun 2007 - Aug 2007Seattle, Washington, UsGained hands on experience on the selling to and serving the Nordstrom customer as the Men's Furnishings intern for the flagship store in Seattle, Washington. Sales floor experience including working the Anniversary event as well as weekly meetings amongst various departments (buying, visual, stores etc) breaking down the role they serve within the Nordstrom organization.
Melissa Agnew Education Details
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Parsons School Of Design - The New SchoolDesign And Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa Agnew
What company does Melissa Agnew work for?
Melissa Agnew works for Bad Birdie
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Melissa Agnew's current role is Head of Product at Bad Birdie ⛳️.
What schools did Melissa Agnew attend?
Melissa Agnew attended Parsons School Of Design - The New School.
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