Seasoned Regional Sales Manager with a track record of creating sales strategy, consistently achieving/exceeding sales plan and revenue growth in B2B wholesale sales.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Pivet Showroom INC
Chicago , IL
01.2009 - Current
Launched and managed a multi-line women's contemporary showroom from its inception in 2009.
Managed annual revenue of 6 million for leading women's contemporary clothing lines and accessories in a large territory spanning seven states, primarily targeting the Midwest and West Coast.
Worked closely with National Sales Manager, designers, and merchandising teams to develop sales strategies that meet customer needs to exceed sales objectives.
Achieve consistent growth of annual sales to 3 million annually at multi door retailer Evereve by managing end-to-end sales processes and spearheading the development of exclusive styles and private label.
Successfully organized and oversaw the implementation of five trade shows per year in Chicago, strategically managing appointments and actively engaging with prospective clients to achieve $1.5 million in sales.
Attend national shows twice annually in Las Vegas and New York.
Developed regional pop up events to capture and build new accounts.
Developed marketing strategies over three digital channels social media, email, and website.
Sales forecasting: Creating sales plans and quotas for brands and develop a strategy to achieve sales of 6 million annually.
Sales management: Managing the sales cycle from prospecting to closure, and driving sales teams to achieve targets.
Maintained long term customer relationships with key accounts in the territory.
Successfully manage a team of three account executives, implementing training programs and setting sales goals for the management of 250 specialty stores across the Midwest and West Coast.
Market analysis: Analyzing market potential, customer demand, competitor activity, and the strengths and weaknesses of brands.
Managed budget effectively
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Skills
New Account Development
Account Management
Wholesale
Retail
Trade Shows
B2B sales
Sales Development
Line Development
CRM Management
Digital Marketing
Long Term Customer Relationships
Sales Forecasting
Entrepreneurial Skills
Certification
Kellogg Executive Education: Digital Marketing Strategies
End-to-end perspective of the modern marketing process that starts with gathering customer insights, moves through content strategies and execution, and culminates in optimization and AI applications.