Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
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Gina Talkington
Fate,TX
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Buybuy Baby
Sr Associate, Business Innovation & Growth Team
01.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Developed and executed a system that drove sales and external events, surpassing $100,000 in the inaugural year.
- Created and managed event budgets to ensure ROI and financial goals were met
- Utilized social media and other digital marketing tactics to promote events and increase attendance
- Managed relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts to ensure cost-effective event production
- Ensured all event logistics were executed flawlessly, including venue setup, registration, speakers, and entertainment
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align event strategies with overall business objectives
- Implemented post-event surveys and analysis to measure effectiveness and gather insights for future improvements
- Provided regular reporting and analysis on event performance to key stakeholders.
Buybuy Baby
Regional Sales & Customer Experience Manager
04.2009 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Managed and supported 63 stores across 14 states to achieve KPIs, drive growth of Baby & Gift Registry program, maintain Merchandising Standards, and uphold omnichannel operational standards
- Oversaw team responsible for developing merchandising standards guides for sales and promotional activities
- Analyzed reporting data to identify sales growth opportunities and implement training initiatives
- Collaborated with regional and corporate leadership to establish and achieve sales priorities Managed regional
- Management in Training (MIT) program to ensure successful onboarding and development of MITs
- Worked cross-functionally with director of Learning & Development, Category Managers, and vendors to create and implement Product Knowledge (PK) training materials
- Addressed escalated customer concerns in the West region, focusing on resolving root issues and retaining customers through re-coaching opportunities with senior leadership personnel
Anna's Linens
Regional Store Director
02.2006 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Ensured all company standards/ policies were executed regarding customer service, merchandising, operational efficiency
- Oversaw a direct report staff of 15-20 Oversaw the training of new MIT's for the district
- Increased YoY sales by 15%
- Increased staff retention by 75%
Education
Allied Business School of Real EstateCA
Real Estate Sales
01.2017
University Overview
Texas A&MCorpus Christi, TX
Some College (No Degree) from Education
University Overview
Stroman High SchoolVictoria, TX
High School Diploma
05.1995
University Overview
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Complaint Management
- New Hire Training
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Event Coordination
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved over $100,000 in sales by developing a process to sale products at external events.
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Timeline
Sr Associate, Business Innovation & Growth Team
Buybuy Baby
01.2021 - 07.2023
Regional Sales & Customer Experience Manager
Buybuy Baby
04.2009 - 01.2021
Regional Store Director
Anna's Linens
02.2006 - 04.2009
Allied Business School of Real Estate
Real Estate Sales
Texas A&M
Some College (No Degree) from Education
Stroman High School
High School Diploma
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