Derick De Marco

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

• Boosted YOY growth up to 10% for ten consecutive years.
• Secured a $1M contract with a renowned ingredient testing facility through persuasive negotiations and strategic pricing, resulting in a 20% increase in annual revenue.
• Implemented demand forecasting model, resulting in a decrease of excess inventory by 15% and an increase in on-time deliveries by 20%.

• Senior Consultant, Best Buy, Woodland Park, NJ, 01/01/2010, 01/01/2023, Lead daily sales in department while safeguarding delivery of exceptional customer service., Resolve and address customer queries and questions timeously., Generate leads from new and existing clients by proactively utilizing pipeline., Create and implement strategies for unique, personal shopping experience to ensure top levels of customer satisfaction., Engage customers employing sales techniques to develop brand awareness and drive sales., Conduct rigorous research on competitor pricing and promotions while remaining abreast on products and industry trends to deliver suitable solutions at competitive prices., Promote product interest by creating effective sales pitch for customers., Monitor and track inventory and guarantee seamless shipping and delivery of products to warehouse., Engage with senior management on targets and team performance., Consistently surpassed monthly company quota by 10% through strategic sales tactics and effective client relationship management., Implemented comprehensive competitive shopping strategies resulting in a 10% reduction in margin, leading to increased profitability., Consistently achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 95% or higher through proactive problem-solving and personalized service, resulting in a 10% increase in customer retention.
• Accountant, Precision Metal Machining Inc., Carlstadt, NJ, 01/01/2015, 01/01/2015, Administered day-to-day accounting including accounts and tax returns, providing key support to Financial Manager., Prepared bank and loan statement reconciliations, managed accounts payable, and receivable., Compiled, updated, and delivered reports, budgets, and financial statements., Submitted data into QuickBooks Enterprise and adjusted payroll and timecards for employees., Supported HR department by updating employee information, processed documents for new employees, and participated in meetings with Operations Manager to review employee performance and calculate annual raises., Streamlined job application process by developing and implementing new novel electronic document to aid conversion rate.
• Assistant Manager, Eagle Rock Supplies, Woodland Park, NJ, 01/01/2001, 01/01/2011, Directed accounts payable and receivable, aided with monthly bank statement reconciliations, and managed collections as well as billing disputes., Performed accurate data entry and recorded demographics data in QuickBooks Pro., Processed bi-weekly payroll, approved timecards, and finalized employee adjustments., Arranged purchase orders through vendors while maintaining, building, and fostering solid working relations., Supported sales staff by greeting and welcoming clients on sales floor, presenting sales quotes, educating on pricing and delivery as well as close sale., Instituted tracking and monitoring trend for inventory availability which resulted in increased total inventory accuracy and efficiency in meeting customer demand., Calculated price points based on product/quantity and negotiated large bulk discounts ranging from 5% to 10%., Developed new system to digitally send invoices which enhanced turnaround time on invoice receipt and payment and offered 2/10 net 30 discount to pay early.

• Data Analytics Certified - 2023