Built long-term, high value relationships with high end clienteleServed as a key store resource and leader for fashion education and selling techniquesPartnered with General Manager and Special Events manager to grow relationships with community organizationsEffectively managed time between selling and management responsibilities Utilized omni-channel tools to ensure clients had access to all inventory available Communicated regularly with buying and corporate offices on specific needs and opportunities for growth

Took a leadership role as a fashion voice amongst sellers in the storeActively used styling and selling technology to deliver the ultimate customer experience and drive salesWorked with one on one with appointments as well as walk in customers for a personal experienceDeveloped high volume relationships to drive incremental business

Responsible for merchandising and maintaining selling floorIncreased business by over 50% from LY and continued to grow customer baseCommunicated with selling manager, merchandise manager, regionals and buyers to ensure accurate assortment was being allocated Assisted vendor rep with product knowledge trainings to colleagues

Partnered with selling managers weekly to help drive specific businessesAssisted with all inventory preparation and executionFilled in temporary role as supervisor for departments when there was no selling manager

Responsible for driving sales volume using statistics, selling reports and current trendsManaged a group of selling staff including full time and part time employeesParticipated in training calls with senior company executives including the CEO and presidentCollaborated with selling managers from other areas of business to drive cross selling opportunities

Developed prospects into clientsHelped maintain the selling floorSupported the Loyallist charge cardUtilized selling techniques to meet the needs of the customer

Managed new business opportunities and assisted in developing new clientsCreated sales pitches and presentations for potential prospectsLiaised between the client and the creative team to ensure visions were in-synchAssisted with magazines annual Wine + Food festival preparation, set up and weekend of activities including securing advertising, managing celebrity chef daily calendars and helping to run the event activities

Created and distributed press releases to targeted media outletsResponsible for daily account management activities such as agendas, recaps and coordination of all necessary materials for client accountsAssisted in the writing and development of new business proposals and presentationsOffice management duties including answering phones, scheduling trips, calendar management for senior executives and other miscellaneous projects