Ushmi Shah Email and Phone Number

•Development and management of multiple accounts in the U.K. and Europe.•Drive sales forward to achieve forecast and budget as well as identifying new product areas and opportunities for the company.•Maintaining and building a strong relationship with clients through constant communication, efficient issue resolution and independent decision making.•Managing a team of merchandisers and garment technologists to ensure smooth production and timely deliveries to the clients.•Work closely with design teams to ensure that customer feedback is passed on and new collections can be improved.•Maintain communication with clients and ensure they are kept up to date with the progression of deliveries and any issues which may be faced.• Keep up to date with the latest competition through regular comp shops.•Negotiate prices and delivery dates with the factory and buyers. •Assured continual business growth through maximum responsiveness, superior service levels and outstanding customer care.Current customers – C&A, Next, Lipsy, Monsoon, John Lewis.

•Managing the product development, critical paths, production schedules, distribution, and logistics.•Maintaining relationships with clients and establishing their ongoing product requirements.•Liaising with various Buying agents, suppliers, and factories.•Negotiating prices and terms with clients and suppliers.•Working with a team of designers and pattern graders to develop effective design solutions.•Regular visits to factories to monitor production.

•Processing of all sales orders.•Assisting Sr. Merchandiser in negotiating orders.•Liaising and negotiating with fabric/trim suppliers and routine follow-ups.•Approval of sealers, lab dips and bulk colors.•Maintaining critical paths.

•Independent correspondence with clients.•Proposal making.•Arranging seminars for product education to executives in corporate organizations.•Total responsibility for the exposure of the company and the product in various exhibitions held from time to time.(Note: Appointed as a Secretary to the Director and promoted to the level of Public Relations Executive on the basis of performance and inclination to learn.)