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Karla Santana

Miami,Fl

Summary

A dynamic and driven professional distinguished by exceptional performance, adeptly integrating expertise in sales, operations management, and business development to foster remarkable revenue growth within highly competitive markets. Recognized for the ability to effectively engage with top-tier U.S. retailers and capitalize on extensive networks to propel achievements

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Nationals Sales and Key Accounts Manager

Swatch Group
05.2018 - Current

Responsible for managing accounts across Department Stores, Travel Retail, Chain, and Independent Jewelers throughout the United States

  • Entrusted with the management of 65% of the brand's total revenue, showcasing a strong ability to drive significant year-over-year growth.
  • Expanded distribution channels by successfully initiating the opening of over 50 new points of sale (POS), broadening the brand's reach and market presence
  • Creating in depth reporting (sell out/on hands, stock turn) to make strategic recommendations, strengthening the brand presence and sales within each POS
  • Managed existing SKUs and their lifecycle. Analyzed monthly sales determine product performance levels and need for new product.
  • Responsible for developing and budgeting for brand marketing plans across the distribution network, encompassing co-op initiatives, events, in-store activations, brand shops, visual, and OOH.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate in-store associates on brand history, products, and effective merchandising techniques.


Sales Operations Manager

Swatch Group US – Hamilton
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Assisted the Brand President in coordinating all facets of revenue management and product flow for the account base 380+ POS for US and Caribbean
  • Manage sales forecasting, stock inventory, and weekly stock allocations, working closely with Headquarters to insure highest fill rates for purchase orders.

Account Executive

Perry Ellis International
01.2010 - 09.2016

Sales Administrator/Operations Manager

Perry Ellis International
01.2005 - 01.2012

Account Specialist

SPX CORPORATION
01.1999 - 01.2004

Education

Associates Degree -

Miami-Dade Community College

General Educational Development Certification -

Miami-Dade Community College

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Key account management
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Brand Positioning
  • Implementation of best practice

Timeline

Nationals Sales and Key Accounts Manager

Swatch Group
05.2018 - Current

Sales Operations Manager

Swatch Group US – Hamilton
09.2016 - 05.2018

Account Executive

Perry Ellis International
01.2010 - 09.2016

Sales Administrator/Operations Manager

Perry Ellis International
01.2005 - 01.2012

Account Specialist

SPX CORPORATION
01.1999 - 01.2004

Associates Degree -

Miami-Dade Community College

General Educational Development Certification -

Miami-Dade Community College
Karla Santana