Stephanie Whitlock Email & Phone Number

- Develop relationships with merchant partners to understand their business objectives and effectively communicate EasyPay Finance’s policies and procedures - Acquire new business partnerships through various methods including: cold calling, creating leads, online research, and leveraging company provided data- Manage merchant pipelines and provide ongoing training and support- Meticulously use CRM to capture relevant data and keep accurate notes

- Directly executed the merchandising strategy for one of the largest footwear and accessories designers, producer, and retailer in 45 department stores in the southeast- Boosted revenues by 33% over previous year through effective planning and collaboration with account executives and store management- Cross-trained to drive sales at local, regional, and national trade shows in partnership with 5 account executives- Launched 4 new vendors and product lines

- Directed all phases of a $1 million dollar business for over 80 accounts in the northeast- Implemented transactions from end-to-end with direct management of ordering, purchasing, shipping andcustomer support- Gained analytical ability to evaluate sales data for existing customers, and present data-driven recommendations for sales opportunities to pursue and profitable strategies to implement

-Spearheaded travel to department stores throughout 5 states in the southeast to monitor selling and drive product knowledge-Cultivated relationships with store management to enhance product presentations and produce innovative advertising collateral- Visited an average of 2 retail customers per day and provided recommendation and tactical placement that generated a weekly sales increase average of 23%

- Increased independent business by 28% by attending trade-shows, networking, and cold-calling- Maintained 100% communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote newofferings- Serviced existing accounts on a regular basis to maximize revenue

- Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising 18 associates- Collaborated with merchandising presentation, signing, and promotional strategies to standards of excellence