Direct international sourcing and importing of consumer goods, managing vendor relationships across Asia and other regions.
Identify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, and prospective database leads.
Develop customized proposals that address specific client needs, ultimately securing their commitment and loyalty.
Establish long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication.
Led product development and selection, with emerging trends and market demand.
Collaborate with design teams to create compelling product presentations.
Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Built long-term supplier relationships with factories to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Manage production, shipping logistics, and customs clearance to ensure timely delivery of products by closely monitoring factory performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Coordinate with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
Collaborate with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Oversee full sales lifecycle, from initial contact to order fulfillment.
Results-driven Senior Sales Executive and Buyer with over 17 years of experience leading international importing, and factory negotiations. Proven ability to streamline sourcing, and create high-impact products. Adept at building strong supplier relationships and managing end-to-end logistics. Dedicated to helping clients enhance subscription activation, client/donor response, grow membership, or increase sales.
- International Sourcing & Client Negotiation
- Product Buying & Merchandise Selection
- Import Logistics & Customs Compliance
- Sales Strategy & Relationship Management