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Melissa Bolding

Porter Ranch,CA

Summary

Apparel Sales Executive – Wholesale and Management Apparel sales professional with over 15 years consistent record of meeting and exceeding sales goals achieved through skills in relationship building, merchandising, negotiation, closing deals, and customer service Highly organized and accomplished [Job Title] well-versed in monitoring market conditions and [Industry] changes to promote [Product or Service] options to customers. Gifted in building connections, demonstrating products and maintaining consistent sales. Persuasive negotiator with forward-thinking and performance-oriented nature. Accomplished Sales Executive with [Number] years of experience in consistently promoting company brand. Passionate expert and valuable business consultant with talents in analysis, consumer knowledge and industry dynamics. Coordinating with customers, retail partners and distribution partners to accomplish sales goals while maintaining strong professional relationships.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Felina Intimates

Sales Executive
03.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Build brand presence with Costco International divisions and account ownership for all related business matters
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Generated 228% increase in sales volume 2018 - 2023
  • Coordinate, collaborate and present product presentations to buying teams and general managers
  • Provide pricing strategies for products
  • Negotiate pricing and
  • Merchandise products with design team based on customer market and needs
  • Involved in development stage for private label programs
  • Manage replenishment programs

Carrie Amber Intimates

Key Accounts Manager
06.2012 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Charged with developing and executing sales strategies for key accounts based throughout the Rocky Mountain, Mid-West, Southeast, and Northeast territories
  • Manage approximately 250 accounts and grow customer base through networking, referrals, cold calling and sales presentations
  • Accountable for meeting sales quota and maintaining optimal client satisfaction
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Earned Top Sales Producer within In-House sales team in 2015
  • Responsible for 164% sales volume increase for largest chain store in the sexy lingerie market, Lover’s Lane, in 2016
  • Sales increase of 190% for fast-growing e-tailer, AdoreMe.com
  • Opened business of Spirit Halloween, Spencer’s online, and Spencer’s stores
  • Initiated, negotiated, and won private label programs for Spirt Halloween and Ardene Canada
  • Development of marketing campaigns and promotions resulted in 25% annual increase company-wide
  • Increased sales volume 36% in 2016 for established territories compared to 2015

Education

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA

Associate of Arts from Merchandise Marketing
2001

California State University
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts Psychology
1997

Skills

  • Business networking
  • Business development and planning
  • Sales funnel development
  • Employee guidance
  • Order management
  • Goals and performance
  • Data analysis
  • Vendor management
  • Product and service sales
  • Sales expertise
  • Systems and software programs
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales strategy
  • Staff Management
  • Sales forecasting

Timeline

Sales Executive

Felina Intimates
03.2017 - Current

Key Accounts Manager

Carrie Amber Intimates
06.2012 - 03.2017

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Associate of Arts from Merchandise Marketing

California State University

Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Melissa Bolding