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Catherine Moustakes

Marshfield,MA

Summary

Innovative Product Manager with over ten years of experience in wholesale, specializing in product lifecycle management, and e-commerce strategies. Proven ability to lead teams and drive successful project outcomes in the consumer goods sector. Expertise in vendor negotiation, strategic problem-solving, and relationship management, committed to enhancing team performance and product success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Product Manager

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Norwood, MA
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • Function as essential liaison to COO, offering direct assistance in decision-making and project management to enhance organizational growth for $5MM home décor product category
  • Develop and sustain detailed internal systems for managing 100+ SKUs per season with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency
  • Cultivate global vendor relationships across China and India, focusing on pricing negotiations, sampling, purchase orders, and quality control
  • Manage product lifecycle from concept to market launch
  • Elevate sales efforts through strategic showroom displays, impactful digital presentations, and effective in-person sales pitches to capture key account successes
  • Engage directly with buying teams, articulating compelling sales pitches, establishing pricing, executing product design, and overseeing purchase order finalization
  • Collaborate with graphics team to design innovative product packaging for inline and private label brands
  • Partner with a globally recognized licensing brand to manage private-label product development, ensuring brand compliance, and delivery

E-Commerce Sales Manager

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Norwood, MA
08.2013 - 07.2022
  • Drove reliable profit margin expansion within e-commerce accounts
  • Lead private-label program development for Amazon and Wayfair, managing all phases from ideation to fulfillment
  • Guide team of inside support personnel and outside sales associates
  • Conduct quarterly inventory planning and forecasting to align demand requests with supply levels
  • Establish an e-commerce brand presence and manage advertising campaign execution
  • Managed a private label project focusing on licensed holiday items for e-commerce channels under a globally recognized brand.
  • Implement product pricing strategies, consistently achieving above-average GP

B2B Sales

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
Norwood, MA
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Initiated promotion to e-commerce Sales Manager by identifying necessity for and leading creation of position within company
  • Conducted proactive sales outreach and maintained strong relationships with 200+ independent retail accounts
  • Optimize order entry and report management to minimize errors, enhance accuracy, and boost efficiency
  • Execute quarterly inventory planning and forecasting to align with demand requests while minimizing excess
  • Establish e-commerce brand presence and manage advertising campaigns
  • Perform beta testing and supply feedback on the development of new company software and programs

General Manager

Williams Sonoma Inc.
Dedham, MA
01.2003 - 08.2010
  • Directed overall management and operational oversight for multiple high-profile locations
  • Supervised top-tier store team comprising 5 support managers and up to 100 employees, encouraging mentorship and reinforcing a values-focused environment
  • Formulated and executed merchandising and payroll strategies to meet revenue targets, while adhering to company visual and customer service standards.
  • Realized up to a 30% increase in sales annually, optimizing controllable expenses, and minimizing loss percentages for enhanced profitability

General Manager

Foot Locker Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Directed overall management and operational oversight for multiple locations

Education

Friends of The Ventress Memorial Library
Marshfield, MA

Skills

  • Product lifecycle management
  • Strategic problem solver
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership in teams
  • Personal accountability
  • Relationship management skills
  • Vendor negotiation
  • E-commerce strategy
  • Visual merchandising
  • Remote work
  • Workflow enhancement
  • Process optimization
  • Inventory control
  • Microsoft Office software
  • AS400 system knowledge
  • Expertise in Amazon Vendor Central

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales and Product Manager

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
07.2022 - 04.2025

E-Commerce Sales Manager

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
08.2013 - 07.2022

B2B Sales

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.
08.2010 - 08.2013

General Manager

Williams Sonoma Inc.
01.2003 - 08.2010

General Manager

Foot Locker Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2003

Friends of The Ventress Memorial Library