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Erick Sanchez

Ewa Beach,HI

Summary

History of executing successful operations and sales strategies, product training and creating marketing initiatives designed to enhance the in-store and ecommerce customer experience. A decade of experience within leadership while successfully opening/leading stores in the New York Market for both startups and Heritage Brands such as Casper, HYPEBEAST, On and Officine Generale. Directing Sales withing multi-stores for the Northeast Market at Hastens Sleep Spa's in New York City. I have currently relocated to Oahu, Hawaii in January 2024.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director

Officine Generale
New York, NY
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with U.S Retail Manager and Creative Director/Founder to developed the 4th DTC store front in the U.S and 1st Store front on Madison Ave, NY.
  • Partnered with HR to recruit and hire within own network.
  • Analyzed all in-store processes within sales, visuals, inventory and internal paperwork including scheduling and P&L.
  • Monitored daily operations/AOR while providing coaching and development initiatives to drive revenue and increase teams performance.

Associate Store Leader

On
Brooklyn, NY
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with retail and corporate team to open the 4th DTC store in North America and the second store within the New York Metropolitan area in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
  • Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
  • Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
  • Provided mentorship/coaching for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.

Senior Sales Manager

HYPEBEAST
New York, NY
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Helped develop HYPEBEAST first Global Flagship location based on it's ecommerce platform HBX.
  • Researched and communicated competitive activity to influence marketing plans and sales tactics.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
  • Successfully hosted in-store events for Fossil, American Express X Mastercard, Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland, Valentino and National Geographic.

Sartoria Solomeo Specialist | MTM

Brunello Cucinelli
New York, NY
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Sold $750,000 within 10-months span between in store clientele and Special consignments.
  • Was part in overseeing Made to Measure department better known as "Sartoria Solomeo" in Brunello Cucinelli Meatpacking District.
  • Spearheaded communication between store and made to measure department in Italy to ensure customizations of suits were completed to perfection.
  • Partnered delicately with clientele to design and tailor suits based on their needs.

Solomeo Menswear Academy (Creative)

Brunello Cucinelli
Umbria, Solomeo, Italy
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Collaborated closely with Visual Lab to produce and finish campaign look-books.
  • Conducted fittings with models and customers, pinned garments for planned alterations based on BC SatoriaSolomeo focused on the Made to Measure department.
  • Produced various design layouts for window, interior and sign displays and floor plans.

Sales Manager

Hastens
New York, NY
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Defining goals and objectives to generate more than $15 Million annually in sales revenue.
  • Exceeding sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
  • Reducing process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
  • Maintaining professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.

Product Consultant Specialist (HQ)

Casper
New York, NY
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Top 3 in sales for 4-month span, reaching $2.5 million dollars in sales between Salesforce Clienteling and email correspondence for both trade and contract sales.
  • Demonstrated how to properly use and apply products, enabling customers to learn about features before purchasing items.
  • Took part in trainings and workshops, learning about upcoming product launches and new merchandise.

Sleep Specialist

Casper
New York, NY
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Top sales for the last 9 months, sold over $500,000 in sales between in-store purchases and Salesforce clienteling.
  • Provided excellent customer service and follow up with customers through clienteling and e-mail correspondence.
  • Help Casper maintain a healthy sales pipeline by collecting guest contact information and inviting individuals to trial our products.
  • Maintain visual integrity of the space, while staying up to date with all product information.

Supervisor (Operations Lead)

Swatch Group
New York, NY
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Successfully overseeing a stock team of 10 as part of operational AOR (Area of Responsibility)
  • Lead inventory results in shrink of -.5 percent goal to a current season result of .1 percent while reinforcing Swatch LP principles regarding internal, external theft and paperwork.
  • Audited display products on a weekly basis to ensure that there were no discrepancies & that products were not stolen according to LP standards.
  • Conducted full orders of replenishment with planning on low level products in stock throughout an item request template.

Education

Certificate - Psychology

Yale University
New Haven, CT
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Profit and Revenue-Generating Strategies
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Time Management
  • Store Operations

Timeline

Store Director

Officine Generale
10.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Store Leader

On
05.2023 - 10.2023

Senior Sales Manager

HYPEBEAST
05.2022 - 05.2023

Sartoria Solomeo Specialist | MTM

Brunello Cucinelli
06.2021 - 05.2022

Solomeo Menswear Academy (Creative)

Brunello Cucinelli
05.2021 - 06.2021

Sales Manager

Hastens
06.2020 - 05.2021

Product Consultant Specialist (HQ)

Casper
06.2019 - 06.2020

Sleep Specialist

Casper
04.2018 - 06.2019

Supervisor (Operations Lead)

Swatch Group
05.2016 - 04.2018

Certificate - Psychology

Yale University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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