Michael Quirk Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

Responsible for a myriad of aspects of the wholesale business. Including sales, branding, merchandising, marketing, planning,identifying new markets, and managing sales team.Brands include Triple Five Soul, Wellensteyn, OTB, Jimmy Taverniti, d brand, Menaji Skincare and Cafe Bleu

Bronx, Ny

•Enrolled in the Teaching Fellows Math Immersion Program•Taught Math to 6th graders at The Forward School of Creative Writing in the Bronx. Qualified to teach grades 6-12.

New York, Ny

•Analyzed past sales and researched trends and market data to project future sales of premium denim lines•Responsible for sales to Key Accounts•Worked with design team to develop new product to expand distribution channels and include larger sizes and fits in the company product offerings•Assisted in marketing effort to emphasis a positive premium brand awareness

•Launched Italian Denim Collection in the USA•Developed a strategic premium distribution plan to limit initial sales launch to top retailers across the country •Provided sales forecasts and projections of future collections by style for four US territories and Canada each season by analyzing sales data while considering company goals, working closely with management in Italy.•Traveled extensively to retailers to give seminars and assist in merchandising product

New York, Ny

2001-2004 Retail Relations Director •Increased show attendance of better domestic retailers by over 20%. •Implemented strategies to build relationships with Key Retailers •Worked directly with marketing department to improve positioning in the market by creating more focused advertising to attract specific targeted retailers •Managed and motivated a team of retail coordinators and telemarketers 2000-2001 Sales Manager •Increased vendor participation by 15% and show square footage by 20%. •Improved transportation, merchandising of event floor and other show amenities •Managed a bi-coastal sales team