ANGEL PAYNE
Columbus
Summary
Bridal and fashion sales professional with experience in B2B account development, luxury retail environments, and fashion marketing. Skilled in territory growth, retailer relationship building, and data-driven sales strategy. Background in bridal boutique business development and merchandising with hands-on experience in styling, trend analysis, and customer engagement. Passionate about representing heritage bridal brands through strategic wholesale partnerships, trunk shows, and market expansion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Development Representative | B2B Account Development
Southwest Solutions Group
Remote
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed outbound territory outreach through multi-channel communication to build long-term business relationships.
- Increased qualified opportunities by 15% through strategic targeting and improved lead qualification.
- Improved meeting conversion rates by 5% through data-informed messaging refinement.
- Maintained CRM integrity within HubSpot, tracking pipeline performance and reporting metrics.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align messaging with client needs and support forecasting.
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Department Store
Cedar Hill, TX
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered personalized luxury retail experiences to drive repeat business and increase sales.
- Maintained expert-level product knowledge across fashion categories.
- Assisted with visual merchandising and inventory management.
- Analyzed sales trends to support promotional planning and revenue growth.
Fashion Marketing Intern
Modern Opulence
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported e-commerce strategy to increase online engagement and conversions.
- Conducted fashion trend research to guide branding and collection positioning.
- Styled fashion shoots to elevate brand visibility and digital presence.
Education
Associate of Science - Merchandise Marketing & Management
Wade College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ohio Christian University
01-2026
Skills
- Territory & Account Management
- Wholesale & Retail Relationship Building
- Sample Placement & Merchandising Strategy
- Sales Forecasting & KPI Tracking
- Microsoft Excel (Reporting & Analysis)
- HubSpot CRM & Pipeline Management
- Trunk Show & Event Support
- Luxury Client Experience
- Trend Forecasting & Competitive Analysis
- Social Media & Digital Brand Awareness
- Weekend & Market Travel Flexibility
Timeline
Sales Development Representative | B2B Account Development
Southwest Solutions Group
10.2024 - 12.2025
Fashion Marketing Intern
Modern Opulence
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Department Store
01.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ohio Christian University
Associate of Science - Merchandise Marketing & Management
Wade College