Rebecca Wace Email & Phone Number

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Toronto

Responsible for growth of Custom Retail Creative Packaging and Displays from conception to delivery within the realm of Market Leaders, National Chains & High Volume Vendors. Focused on coordinated jewellery display and packaging solutions which enhance the purchase experience.• Leveraging relationships with key retail & wholesale partners to expand existing business into a comprehensive experience with an emphasis on Ecommerce.• Prospecting high volume, high profile opportunities in an expanded target market including Fashion Retail, Cosmetics, Tabletop & Bedding, Bakery, Food & Beverage.

Toronto

• Managed a 40 million Watch and Jewelry business at major retail accounts, Michael Kors Canada, The Bay & Holt Renfrew.• Increased Canada wholesale business through strong business analytics and relationship management with key retail partners.• Lead Account Managers in monitoring open to buy, inventory turnover, margin, coop / cost control, advertising and by door planning.• Worked in conjunction with the Brand Team to coordinate cohesive merchandise stories in all sales channels.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for growth and development of TJX, Costco, Laura Shoppes, and Independents through maximizing the brand matrix. • Met gross profit and sell price requirements by monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand while liaising with Special Markets team to develop targeted product.• Developed annual sales and GP plans by managing blend of business by commodity, retailer, and buyer.• Managed Retail Coordinator, who oversaw daily program development, retailer management of POs, ship date changes, Special Markets production schedules, and confirmations.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Planned, developed, and executed sales and measurable marketing strategies with both Mini Major and Specialty accounts.• Exceeded monthly sales goals as a result of implementing bi-weekly replenishment.• Built synergies with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction with product, customer service, after sales service, and financing.

Toronto

• Maximized brand exposure, managed and controlled retail inventory to optimize sales and profitability of Nygard Collection & Bianca Nygard • Provided regional overviews; sales, events, challenges, and successes with action plans, • Transitioned business into New Fashion Replenishment model, shipping inventory 3 times per week direct to store, maximizing unrecognized potential of all doors and increasing turnover • Collaborated with Design Team, ensuring seasonal assortments supported Majors classification blends and seasonal exclusive requirements.

Assoc, Fashion Merchandising Management

Ba, Psychology, Sociology