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Emily Mahonski

Charlestown,MA

Summary

Dedicated Category Management professional with a history of instilling strong team culture, meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Self-motivated with proven ability to learn quickly. Skilled in working under pressure, fast-paced environments, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Manager

Wayfair
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed $200M portfolio, with 1 supplier being top 10 Wayfair supplier
  • Established, initiated, and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of category initiatives
  • Lead team of 1, while mentoring 4 peers to build knowledge and skills
  • Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends
  • Partner with cross functional partners to implement proactive management strategies
  • Identified and reported key performance indicators to define success
  • Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times and operations
  • Conduct audits of key suppliers and monitored supplier performance
  • Improved Portfolio KPIs, including: reduced wholesale costs by 32%, achieved CastleGate Penetration of 54% above 30% target, reduced Incidence Rates by 3%, and reduced Order to Ship days by 2 days
  • Culture Lane Team Lead
  • Ops Castle Gate War Room Lead

Senior Category Associate

Wayfair
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Account Manager with >$150M volume
  • Analyze category performance and identify growth opportunity areas
  • Category Subject Matter Expert and Key point person for Operations, Traffic, and Exclusivity
  • Highly collaborative role with cross functional partners including: Operations, Pricing, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Promoted superior customer experiences by leveraging understanding of market trends

Senior Account Executive

SAM
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Account Management: Amazon, Jet.Com, Macy's, Bloomingdales (Main and PL), Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Kohl's, TJ Maxx/ TJMaxx.com, Anthropologie, Garnet Hill, South Moon Under, Carbon 38, Bandier, ShopBop, Gilt/Rue La La, Century 21, Saks Off Fifth, Bloomingdales Outlet, Nordstrom Rack


Account Executive, Department Stores and International

525 America
04.2017 - 07.2018

Account Executive, Mens- Nordstrom and Bloomingdales

Vineyard Vines
03.2016 - 11.2017

Brand Coordinator (Stockholm, Sweden)

Hanky Panky
05.2015 - 03.2016

International Account Executive

Hanky Panky
10.2013 - 05.2015

Junior Account Executive

Hanky Panky
04.2013 - 10.2013

Sales Assistant

Hanky Panky
12.2012 - 04.2013

Education

MBA -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
04.2024

Bachelor of Science -

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
01.2012

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Performance Improvements
  • Vendor Relations
  • Category Development
  • Category Growth
  • Merchandising Understanding

Timeline

Category Manager

Wayfair
01.2023 - Current

Senior Category Associate

Wayfair
01.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Account Executive

SAM
07.2018 - 12.2020

Account Executive, Department Stores and International

525 America
04.2017 - 07.2018

Account Executive, Mens- Nordstrom and Bloomingdales

Vineyard Vines
03.2016 - 11.2017

Brand Coordinator (Stockholm, Sweden)

Hanky Panky
05.2015 - 03.2016

International Account Executive

Hanky Panky
10.2013 - 05.2015

Junior Account Executive

Hanky Panky
04.2013 - 10.2013

Sales Assistant

Hanky Panky
12.2012 - 04.2013

MBA -

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science -

University of Kentucky

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