Meggan Whidden
Orlando,FL
Summary
Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Maison Drake LLC
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Increased sales by 25% year over year and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Managed all aspects of day to day operations from Hire to Fire.
- Managed and developed daily content for Social Media.
- Traveled to various Markets seeking out new products, staying up to date with product trends.
- Submitted orders for new inventory, curated floor displays and developed sales and marketing. Planned and hosted in store events.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Major Market Sales Executive
Paycor Inc.
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Met with existing customers and prospects with 50-1000 employee's to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions from recruiting and onboarding to benefits and payroll
- Executed local, regional and national marketing and branding initiatives to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts
- Maintained book of business valued at $1M
- Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention
Senior District Manager
Automatic Data Processing Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2019
- Exceeded sales targets 20% with motivational approaches focused on continuous improvement and strategic goal attainment
- Built business banking relationships with industry leaders such as Chase, Bank of America and BB&T
- Responsible for account management and growth of assigned territory
- Hands on in all parts of sales cycle, from lead generation to close as well as servicing accounts
- Built successful relationships with multiple CPA & Accounting firms
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2010
Skills
- Retail Operations
- Sales Leadership
- Visual Merchandising
- Sales Growth
- Strong Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
Timeline
Retail Store Manager
Maison Drake LLC
02.2021 - 11.2023
Major Market Sales Executive
Paycor Inc.
06.2019 - 04.2020
Senior District Manager
Automatic Data Processing Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Central Florida
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