Sara Gross Email and Phone Number

Responsible for managing multiple accounts for JR and kids, including Cato, JCPenney, Maurices, Marmaxx, Ross, Dillards, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack (branded and private label), Torrid, Versona, Charlotte Russe, and Wet Seal.Opened Cato as an account in 2013 and grew to $28 M over two years by identifying new opportunities within the departments.In Dec 2016 opened Charming Charlies and quickly grew to over $3M and growing.Responsible for styling 60-75 looks for quarterly Look… Show more Responsible for managing multiple accounts for JR and kids, including Cato, JCPenney, Maurices, Marmaxx, Ross, Dillards, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack (branded and private label), Torrid, Versona, Charlotte Russe, and Wet Seal.Opened Cato as an account in 2013 and grew to $28 M over two years by identifying new opportunities within the departments.In Dec 2016 opened Charming Charlies and quickly grew to over $3M and growing.Responsible for styling 60-75 looks for quarterly Look Books. Show less

Responsible for managing JR accounts JCPenney, Belk, Torrid, Le Chateau, Rickis, Pac Sun and Wet Seal.

Managed all aspects of licensed global family lifestyle brand totaling $3.0 Billion in annual sales across multiple categories: Ladies, Mens, Kids, Footwear/Accessories, Intimates, and Home.Accounts covered major international markets including: North America, Central/South America, and Europe.Excelled in client relationships; regular interactions and meetings with CEO’s, EVP’s, CMO’s, GMM’s and Buyers. Outstanding presentation and communication skills.Identified… Show more Managed all aspects of licensed global family lifestyle brand totaling $3.0 Billion in annual sales across multiple categories: Ladies, Mens, Kids, Footwear/Accessories, Intimates, and Home.Accounts covered major international markets including: North America, Central/South America, and Europe.Excelled in client relationships; regular interactions and meetings with CEO’s, EVP’s, CMO’s, GMM’s and Buyers. Outstanding presentation and communication skills.Identified market-specific sales opportunities by account or region and developed strategies to implement them. Key to success was ability to communicate and “sell in” new category or growth opportunities to buying teams. Keen eye for brand integrity and consistency; developed all strategic brand direction and responsible for ensuring all accounts offered assortments in accordance with brand’s heritage, vision and lifestyle. Integral role on New Business Team; attended all presentations to potential clients. Directed and advised on content of all Powerpoints, sales/marketing tools and meeting materials.Attended all international press events, gave interviews to the media; featured multiple times in international news and press for brand launches. Advised on content of all press releases.Extensive international travel- accounted for over 65% of position. Regular locations: London, Paris, Prague, Hungary, Toronto and Mexico City Show less