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Accomplishments
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Eli Hardof

Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Officine Panerai, recognized as the top salesperson for four years. Expert in product knowledge and customer relationship management, I excel in team building and training, rapidly developing high-value clients and earning exceptional reviews. Passionate about driving sales and fostering strong client connections.

My dedication to the brand led me to become a trainer for new hires at newly opened boutiques around the country. I am regular called upon by upper management for my insights and assessments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sales Executive/Key Holder

Officine Panerai
Las Vega
06.2019 - Current
  • Top salesperson for the last four out of six years.
  • Most knowledge of entire product line, brand history, and horological technologies
  • Became company trainer for new staff at new boutiques
  • Developed $250k clients faster than an other sales associate
  • More glowing Yelp and google reviews than other sales staff combined.

Sales Executive

OMEGA
White Plains
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Within one year became lead sales executive
  • quickly became most knowledgable on brand history, technology and products
  • Worked very closely with boutique manager

Director of Operations

Kellari Taverna
New York
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Managed upscale restaurant in prime midtown Manhattan
  • Oversaw 75 employees, $5 million/yr sales
  • Personally ran entire beverage program
  • Responsible for budgets, KPI's, employee scheduling and local and state compliance.

Owner

Self-employeed
Orangeburg
01.2002 - 02.2015
  • Built from ground up innovative boutique wine shop
  • Managed entire operations including sales, purchasing, inventory, marketing, compliance and customer relations.
  • Became known throughout region for my innovative approach to wine and spirits marketing

Creative Director

Fairchild Publications
New York
03.1986 - 02.2001
  • Total creative direction for adverting department of WWD, W, and Entré magazines
  • Directed photo shoots, wrote ad copy and worked directly with advertisers to enhance their marketing budgets.

Education

Master of Arts - Management & Marketing

NYU New York University
New York, NY
08-1988

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Ilustration

Parsons School of Design
New York, NY
06-1984

Skills

  • Sales forecasting and lead generation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product knowledge and visual merchandising
  • Team building and employee training
  • Networking and presentation skills
  • Upselling techniques

Affiliations

  • Actively involved in charity events primarily for our veterans and active duty soldiers
  • Avid skier, motorcyclist, marksman, and martial artist
  • Enjoy fine arts, jazz and classical music,

Languages

Hebrew
Professional
French
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Top sales person last four years in a row
  • Chosen to be staff trainer and assist in opening of new boutiques

Certification

  • Certified Sommelier: Sommerlier Society of America
  • Advanced Level 3 certified: WSET Wine & Spirits Education Trust
  • NYS food safety Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Sales Executive/Key Holder

Officine Panerai
06.2019 - Current

Sales Executive

OMEGA
05.2017 - 05.2019

Director of Operations

Kellari Taverna
02.2015 - 05.2017

Owner

Self-employeed
01.2002 - 02.2015

Creative Director

Fairchild Publications
03.1986 - 02.2001

Master of Arts - Management & Marketing

NYU New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Ilustration

Parsons School of Design

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