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Anne Elisabeth Bauer

Manalapan

Summary

Sales professional with extensive experience in wholesale, merchandising, and account management across various retail environments. Proven track record in building client relationships and driving revenue through strategic initiatives. Recently led a childcare center, demonstrating adaptability and leadership during a transitional period. Now returning to sales with enhanced focus and commitment to achieving results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

School Director

Apple Hill Academy / Inpire Early Education
Freehold
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Elevated to School Director from Lead Teacher based on strong business acumen, client-facing communication skills, and operational insight.
  • Overseen daily business operations of school, encompassing tracking enrollment goals, monitoring tuition, and controlling spending on office and school supplies to ensure efficient and budget-compliant operations.
  • Led comprehensive facility tours for prospective families, highlighting the facility, curriculum, and classroom environments, successfully turning visits into enrollments.
  • Supervised and supported teaching staff, managed daily schedules, and maintained licensing compliance to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for enrolled families, maintaining strong relationships, addressing concerns, and promoting retention through consistent communication.
  • Planned and executed seasonal family engagement events to promote community connection, elevate brand experience, and support retention.

Substitute Teacher

Manalapan Englishtown School District
Manalapan
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Adapted quickly to diverse classroom settings, delivering lessons, and maintaining order with limited preparation.
  • Communicated effectively with students and staff, using leadership presence and interpersonal skills to manage behavior and engagement.
  • Handled high pressure, last-minute assignments with professionalism, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving.

Wholesale Sales Manager

Mada Luxe
New York
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw multi-brand showroom focusing on footwear, handbags, scarves, and swimwear. Representing collections such as Missoni, Givenchy, Chloe, Balmain, Sebastian Milano and Alessandro Oteri
  • Traveled to Milan to merchandise and curate each collection for US market
  • Sold to a diverse mix of department stores, specialty boutiques, and e-commerce platforms such as Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Zappos Couture, Shopbop, and Scoop NYC
  • Exhibited and sold collections to DMMs and Buyers.
  • Collaborated with planners to streamline merchandise assortments and reorder processes.
  • Collaborated with floor managers and sales associates on floor sets, replenishment, and visual merchandising
  • Spearheaded joint initiatives with team to conceptualize, arrange, and conduct Coterie & FFANY trade shows
  • Conducted market recaps regularly, providing essential insights for decision-making
  • Administered PO log with precision to monitor order flow and inventory health
  • Optimized inventory management to prevent overstock and stockouts
  • Facilitated completion of new account forms, expediting client setup processes
  • Designed client invitations to announce selling campaigns.
  • Collaborated with Paul Wilmot Communication to secure editorial coverage and managed sample ordering and distribution for model shoots
  • Oversaw every element of daily functions at New York Showroom

Sr. Account Executive

BCBGMAXAZRIA
New York
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Partnered with president of sales in forecasting and strategic planning aimed at boosting profitability
  • Showcased and marketed two handbag collections: BCBGMAXAZRIA and BCBGeneration
  • Sales in Domestic Majors, Specialty and International accounts such as: Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Macys, Lord & Taylor, Zappos.com, Victoria's Secret, Hudson Bay, El Corte Ingles, Importadora Maduro
  • Directed development of six-month flow plans: BOM, Sales, Receipts, Markdowns, EOM.
  • Managed monthly and seasonal gross margin analysis to assess account performance, pricing, effectiveness and product profitability
  • Curated and executed selection of each SKU for production.
  • Tailored every order to meet client needs and enhance business success
  • Facilitated educational seminars within store to enhance sales staff understanding of brand and product
  • Evaluated selling reports for opportunities, pinpointed and resolved issues.
  • Collaborated with field merchandisers to guarantee representation of all SKUs on floor, identified space and location, ensured proper signage, and gathered customer and sales associate feedback
  • Partnered with PR to provide samples and product information for enhanced media exposure.
  • Collaborated with marketing director to implement e-blasts, landing pages, web banners, and in-store signage.
    Executed coordinated marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility across multiple channels.

Sales Representative

Manhattan Beverage Distributors
Brooklyn
05.2007 - 11.2009
  • Managed a diverse sales territory in Staten Island, NY, servicing upscale restaurants, bars, chain stores, and convenience stores.
  • Sold a broad beverage portfolio, including domestic/imported beer, premium bottled waters, energy drinks, and iced teas.
  • Tailored sales strategies to suit each client type, from executive-level managers to independent shop owners, building strong rapport and repeat business.
  • Executed product placements, negotiated shelf space, and managed inventory levels to ensure optimal brand visibility and sell-through.
  • Regularly hit or exceeded sales targets through consultative selling, promotional coordination, and creative upselling techniques.
  • Worked cross-functionally with delivery and merchandising teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment and a superior customer experience.
  • Coordinated and executed promotional events with existing accounts and community functions, such as fundraisers and local festivals, overseeing all logistics from vendor collaboration and branded giveaways to on-site activation and customer engagement.

Sr. Account Executive

Lesportsac
New York
07.2005 - 05.2007
  • Managed a multifaceted accessories collection, including core and fashion handbags, small leather goods, and limited edition artist collaborations.
  • Oversaw all major department store accounts under May Company: Lord & Taylor, Filene's, Foley's, Famous-Barr, Hecht's, and Rob May.
  • Partnered closely with multiple buyer groups across product categories, tailoring assortments and strategies to each division's unique customer base and sales goals.
  • Delivered in-season selling recaps and business-driving suggestions based on weekly sales, stock, and margin performance; acted as a trusted business advisor to buyers and planners.
  • Maintained detailed PO tracking logs and coordinated with production, logistics and integral teams to ensure timely deliveries, minimize chargebacks and support reorders
  • Conducted branch visits to assess in-store execution, secure optimal placement and inventory levels, and lead educational seminars for sales teams to strengthen brand presentation and drive sell-through.

Account Executive

Carryland America INC.
New York
07.2001 - 12.2004
  • Promoted from Executive Assistant to Account Executive, supporting the company president, and later managing key department store and specialty accounts independently.
  • Managed a diverse accessories assortment spanning leather handbags, vinyl/PVC styles, and small leather goods (SLGs), each with distinct merchandising strategies and buyer segments.
  • Oversaw large-scale replenishment programs for key department store accounts, managing SKU setup, auto-reorder modeling, and internal production coordination to ensure continuous inventory flow of top-performing core styles.
  • Handled sales for major department stores under the May Co. umbrella
  • Built strong relationships with over 50 specialty boutiques, managing grassroots style outreach, hand-created catalogs, and direct photo-based selling for remote buyers.
  • Created and updated all sales collateral including product brochures, lines sheets, for each new collection
  • Managed six month sales plans and analyzed selling reports by account and branch to help guide reorder decisions and seasonal strategy
  • Oversaw showroom merchandising and display presentation during market weeks and key buyer visits.
  • Maintained detailed PO logs, and managed the order process from market appointments through delivery.
  • Monitored product trends and customer feedback to inform future collections, and identify opportunities.

Education

BBA - Merchandising

The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
New York, NY
05-2001

Skills

  • Account Managment
  • Sales Forecasting & Planning
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Negotiation & Closing
  • Merchandising & Line Presentation
  • Business to Business (B2B) Sales
  • Sales Reporting & Gross Margin Analysis

Timeline

School Director

Apple Hill Academy / Inpire Early Education
11.2024 - 05.2025

Substitute Teacher

Manalapan Englishtown School District
03.2023 - 11.2024

Wholesale Sales Manager

Mada Luxe
01.2012 - 01.2013

Sr. Account Executive

BCBGMAXAZRIA
01.2010 - 01.2012

Sales Representative

Manhattan Beverage Distributors
05.2007 - 11.2009

Sr. Account Executive

Lesportsac
07.2005 - 05.2007

Account Executive

Carryland America INC.
07.2001 - 12.2004

BBA - Merchandising

The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising

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