Brand development for specified locations in the Philadelphia Region.

Brand development in specified locations. Specialist for Michael Kors fragrance and beauty. Strategically planned and facilitated promotions of Lab Series skin care product lines. Interacted with account executive to attain corporate marketing strategies. Executed merchandising; educated staff to product benefits, features and selling techniques. Utilized value-added bundling to build volume sales.Consistently increased sales volume to meet goals Retail Merchandiser for Donna Karan fragrance line in the Macy stores.

Report directly to the Regional Sales Manager. Responsible for Macys and Lord and Taylor accounts. Plan and participate in ongoing events. Promote Versace fragrance lines. Manage training programs for selling skills, client service, products and operations. Maintain a cohesive, cooperative work environment through team building and motivation.

Recruited with full accountability to manage department store counters throughout a region encompassing Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. Hire, train and coach team of managers and assistant managers as well as down line staff of counter personnel to ensure attainment of corporate objectives. Flexible and responsive to changing business needs, managing stores outside the designated cluster, as needed. Forecast, generate and drive sales to maximize profits. Roll out visual presentations in accordance with corporate guidelines. Implement procedures to control inventory and protect assets. Ensure the integrity of the client database and consistent delivery of exceptional client service, leading by example. Create and manage staff schedule. Maintain positive staff relationships; cultivate productive partnerships with key account decision makers/retail sales managers. Report directly to the Regional Manager. Assess sales and counter operational activities, making recommendations to optimize results. Manage confidential personnel files and orient new hires. Administer labor budget. Serve as point of contact with corporate Human Resources representatives.

Relationship directed marketing role with full accountability to build brand visibility and resulting sales traffic through high -volume via events, conventions and conferences in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Conduct detailed cold calling and canvassing as well as research to identify current and emerging event opportunities to promote the Macy's brand to visitors to Philadelphia.

Strategically planned and facilitated promotions of Donna Karan fragrance product lines. Interacted with account executive to attain corporate marketing strategies. Executed merchandising; educated staff to product benefits, features and selling techniques. Utilized value-added bundling to build volume sales. Developed stock orders and ensured adequate inventory levels for promotions. Received commendation from Regional Director.

Similar role as listed above, with accountability to promote Ralph Lauren fragrance lines.