JEAN MARANO
Essex Fells,United States
Summary
Marketing manager with a strong passion for learning and exploring new ways to grow business and brand. Determined, quick learner, diligent and a self-proclaimed perfectionist whilst balancing exceptional time-management and multi-tasking skills. A people person who believes in the power of team and excited for more continued personal-professional growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Marketing
AXIS GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Piscataway, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained trade marketing requests for Kering Eyewear USA including: Eyewear displays, printing materials, domestic/international logistics, supported event production, in-person store visits
- Supported as lead point of contact and right-hand for 9+ members of the client Trade Marketing Team
- Developed strong, personable client relationships
- Maximized profits by negotiating contracts and close agreements
- Delivered timely solutions according to customer needs
- Communicated monthly/quarterly initiatives to management and client team
- Recognized new business and identified areas of improvement to exceed sales
- Forecasted and tracked key accounts metrics (e.gQuarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
- Prepared monthly and weekly status reports for management
- Strengthened existing and established new growth opportunities by territory with sales teams
- Worked with 100+ opticians in the U.S and Canada on a daily basis
- Managed client needs whilst maintaining excellent customer relations especially under challenging demands
- Collaborated with vendors and independent contractors weekly to support client objectives
- Supported additional client, Solstice Sunglasses, during peak seasons while prioritizing Kering Eyewear USA simultaneously.
Marketing Services Coordinator
MARCOLIN U.S.A. EYEWEAR CORP
Somerville, NJ
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed trade service tasks while reporting to the Trade Marketing Manager
- Managed all point of purchase (POP) in/out of the warehouse, placed vendor orders
- Fulfilled project orders from beginning to end; design proofs to logistics to installation
- Managed the custom graphics program (window vinyls)
- Supported customer requests by collaborating with the sales force
- Developed personable relations with opticians
- Communicated with Italy headquarters weekly to maintain marketing objectives
- Travel experience out of state to several marketing & sales events
- Supported Sr VP of Marketing in coordinating all event services including hotel bookings, air fare, car services, restaurant reservations, vendor lunches
Sales Executive
Professional Selling Course - The University of Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted B2B sales calls/activities via cold calling and in-person meetings while developing professional etiquette
- Generated 20 leads to build sales pipeline and qualified opportunities that led to sales.
Marketing Coordinator
LEVEL TECHNOLOGIES
Fairfield, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted marketing campaigns to hundreds of prospects via cold calling; generated several leads and experienced real-world marketing and sales interaction
Marketing Intern
CORPORATE ESSENTIALS
Parsippany, NJ
05.2017 - 08.2017
Head Counselor
ST. PETER'S NURSERY SCHOOL
Essex Fells, NJ
06.2009 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing - Marketing
THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA (UT)
Tampa, FL05-2019
Skills
- Computer - ETA Logistics Software, SAP Software, Access Software, PHStats Software
- Language - Basic conversational ability in Spanish
- Certified - HubSpot Academy Inbound Sales, Google AdWords Display
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Sales experience with detail to project management
- Exceptionally organized, key attention to details
Websites
Leadership Affiliations
- Greek Involement: Sigma Delta Tau, Gammi Pi Chapter - UT, Vice President, Secretary, 80+ hours of community service
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars - UT
- The American Marketing Association - UT
- Intramural Volleyball Team - UT
Timeline
Project Manager, Marketing
AXIS GLOBAL LOGISTICS
01.2022 - Current
Marketing Services Coordinator
MARCOLIN U.S.A. EYEWEAR CORP
03.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Executive
Professional Selling Course - The University of Tampa, FL
08.2018 - 12.2018
Marketing Coordinator
LEVEL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2018 - 08.2018
Marketing Intern
CORPORATE ESSENTIALS
05.2017 - 08.2017
Head Counselor
ST. PETER'S NURSERY SCHOOL
06.2009 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science in Marketing - Marketing
THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA (UT)
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