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Denise Feher

Summary

Results-oriented sales management executive with comprehensive experience across retail and wholesale sectors. Skilled in team leadership and vendor relationship management, with a history of surpassing sales targets in cosmetic sales. Adept at cultivating client relationships and enhancing collaboration within teams. Prepared to leverage expertise to achieve ambitious revenue goals in new sales opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Specialist

Amika
08.2024 - Current
  • Consistently built long-term relationships with existing and new customers.
  • Established strong relationships with accounts through effective negotiation and collaboration techniques.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by providing ongoing training opportunities for team members, leading to improved skill sets and increased sell-thru.
  • Implementation of innovative marketing campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.
  • Developed new business strategies for increased revenue generation.

Executive Assistant

The Heimlich Group
12.2022 - Current
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Enhanced executive decision-making with comprehensive research and detailed reporting.

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

BOND NO 9 FRAGRANCES
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed multi-million-dollar region across central United States to drive sales growth.
  • Exceeded sales targets through frequent store visits and effective coaching techniques.
  • Executed merchandising programs with store personnel to maximize consumer sell-through.
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and development of all Bond No 9 store staff.
  • Led promotional events and key marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with store management, District Managers, and Brand Ambassadors.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

NARS COSMETICS
07.2018 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw multi-million-dollar region with 67 locations to drive sales growth.
  • Exceeded sales targets through regular store visits and strategic branded events.
  • Communicated and ensured implementation of marketing updates and merchandising programs.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed Counter Managers, Beauty Advisors, and coordinators.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with leadership, counter managers, and beauty advisors.
  • Achieved all annual forecasts and plans, surpassing regional and company goals.

RETAIL ACCOUNT MANAGER

BENEFIT COSMETICS
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed multi-million-dollar region comprising 15 locations.
  • Exceeded sales targets through regular store visits and focused training sessions.
  • Ensured implementation of marketing updates, gondola adjustments, and promotional displays.
  • Directed recruitment, training, and oversight of market trainers to enhance team performance.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

CLARINS
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed multi-million-dollar region comprising 40 doors, driving significant sales growth.
  • Conducted frequent store visits, utilizing interpersonal coaching and selling skills to achieve targets.
  • Communicated and executed merchandising programs to maximize consumer sell-through at store level.
  • Oversaw recruitment and management of Counter teams, Coordinators, freelancers, and associated budgets.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with store management, District Managers, Business Managers, and Beauty Advisors.
  • In 2016, my family relocated to Houston due to medical reasons.

GENERAL MANAGER

ULTA BEAUTY
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Directed operations and business development for $7 million door volume.
  • Ensured attainment of sales quotas alongside customer service excellence and visual merchandising compliance.
  • Performed comprehensive sales recaps and profitability analyses to drive efficiency.
  • Handled recruitment, training, scheduling, and task delegation for all store staff.
  • My family relocated to Dallas, TX at the end of 2014.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ESTEE LAUDER
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw twelve-million-dollar region comprising 15 doors, achieving significant growth targets.
  • Implemented growth strategies through consistent store visits and robust coaching methods.
  • Ensured effective execution of merchandising programs to optimize consumer sell-through at store level.
  • Managed recruitment and budget for freelancers to enhance operational capacity.
  • Directed promotional events alongside major brand marketing campaigns.
  • Established strong partnerships with store management, District Managers, and Beauty Advisors.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of regional performance data to inform strategic adjustments.
  • Facilitated recruitment, training, and development for Coordinators and Beauty Advisors.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Client engagement
  • Performance management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team building
  • Relationship building
  • Team leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Business development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Planning and execution
  • Industry networking

Timeline

Business Specialist

Amika
08.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

The Heimlich Group
12.2022 - Current

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

BOND NO 9 FRAGRANCES
01.2021 - 01.2022

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

NARS COSMETICS
07.2018 - 11.2020

RETAIL ACCOUNT MANAGER

BENEFIT COSMETICS
06.2016 - 07.2018

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

CLARINS
09.2014 - 12.2015

GENERAL MANAGER

ULTA BEAUTY
01.2014 - 11.2014

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ESTEE LAUDER
01.2010 - 01.2013

University of California, Los Angeles
Denise Feher