Collaborative, enthusiastic and resourceful sales professional with extensive experience in account and customer relationship management. Cultivates, nurtures and maintains long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
JL Buchanan
08.2021 - Current
Manage all processes and deadlines to ensure program implementation milestones and timelines are met
Liaise Target and vendor communications and relationships while building rapport and managing expectations
Assemble detailed sales reports, analyze and recap weekly sales and promotional events
Compose sales forecasting and ad-hoc requests and initiatives while providing actionable insights to vendors
Drive and maintain supply chain initiatives focusing on on-time and right-sized orders
Demand Planning/Forecasting – facilitate and evaluate forecasts to improve the business for both the vendor and Target
Extensive knowledge and experience working in Target's Partners Online (POL) Database
5+ years working with over 20+ CPG brands in the beauty and OTC space at Target
Sales Coordinator
JL Buchanan
02.2018 - 08.2021
Utilize and maintain internal information database and, Office platforms on a consistent basis Minneapolis, MN
Manage inventory supply and collaborate with vendor and Target to ensure minimal markdowns
Extreme attention to detail while navigating and passing item data audits with 100% accuracy
Lead monthly touch bases and trainings with fellow sales coordinators
Dealer Relations Representative
Savvi Formalwear
06.2015 - 02.2018
Increase and maintain wholesale volume Brooklyn Park, Pitch Savvi to prospective accounts and train new accounts on merchandise, sales techniques, product knowledge, measurement theory and ordering procedures
Travel to existing wholesale accounts to build and maintain strong relationships
Assess volume while producing travel reports, expense reports, and maintaining a log of account visits and support
Produce frequent email blasts regarding promotions and other Savvi news/information utilizing MailChimp
Generate monthly sales reports
Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist
North Dakota State University Office of Admission
08.2012 - 05.2015
Provided daily tours and served as a liaison and college representative for prospective students
Exhibited strong communications skills, both verbally and written with prospective students and co-workers
Assisted with daily mail and office tasks with strong attention to detail
Marketing Communications Paid Intern
Raley's Family of Fine Stores
05.2014 - 08.2014
Used Microsoft Office to produce content for Raley's weekly and monthly internal newsletter Sacramento, CA
Interviewed numerous employees and wrote copy for weekly internal spotlight features
Contributed to various company social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter)
Helped create, manage, and audit over 150 store's Facebook pages utilizing Microsoft Office applications
Campus Caller
North Dakota State University Development Foundation
09.2011 - 05.2013
Successfully raised money via cold and hot calling alumni and donors of the college Fargo, ND
Built rapport with financial contributors and alumni of NDSU
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Communications
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05.2015
Skills
Customer-Oriented
Business Relationship Management
Strategic Account Development
Sales Forecasting
Detail-Oriented Data Analysis
Business Growth and Retention
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
JL Buchanan
08.2021 - Current
Sales Coordinator
JL Buchanan
02.2018 - 08.2021
Dealer Relations Representative
Savvi Formalwear
06.2015 - 02.2018
Marketing Communications Paid Intern
Raley's Family of Fine Stores
05.2014 - 08.2014
Student Tour and Recruitment Specialist
North Dakota State University Office of Admission
08.2012 - 05.2015
Campus Caller
North Dakota State University Development Foundation