Melissa Lewitz Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Greater New York City Area

Convene (www.convene.com) designs and services premium places to work,meet, and host inspiring events. Through strategic partnerships with prominentcommercial landlords, Convene operates a network of hospitality-driven locationsin Class A office buildings across major U.S. cities, with plans to expand globally.Convene has raised $260M in equity funding to date, and has been named one ofAmerica’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by bothInc. and Fortune Magazine.The company is honored to host the world’s most powerful and influential organizations, and to also earn industry best NPS customer satisfaction ratings from them. Over 65% of Fortune 100 companies partner with Convene for all types of meetings and events – large and small. Over 150,000 participants are served each year across 10+ locations along the East Coast of the United States.Visit convene.com or follow @convene

New York, Ny

• Sold five brands of lingerie and four brands of swimwear throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions• Developed and maintained strong relationships and communication with buyers from major department stores, specialty boutiques, e-commerce websites, and catalog retailers • Identified the needs of each account to create a growth strategy and forecast product demand • Worked well with peers across all departments of the business including marketing, design, planning, shipping, and quality control to deliver notable service to the customers• Worked with retail partners to increase sales by planning frequent in-store events and training• Delivered customer support to solve accounts’ needs concerning orders, shipping, and product• Identified new growth opportunities and opened new accounts in assigned territories• Oversaw all aspects of preparation for the largest industry tradeshow including marketing, graphics, and booth layout, while keeping within the show budget• Organized seasonal workshops and seminars to educate industry professionals about the latest fitting techniques and product knowledge

New York, Ny

• Identified product trends to manage seasonal orders• Responsible for market week preparation by planning the bi-annual sales conference, creating seasonal merchandising plans, and managing all samples• Presented the product line to both current and potential new accounts at showroom, tradeshows, and in-store appointments

New York, Ny

• Strengthened brand awareness in stores by educating associates and customer• Maintained extensive knowledge of the intimate apparel industry and competitor brands• Generated sales through optimized visual merchandising