Michael Garrison

As US Sales Representatives i attended all Wholesale Markets while maintaining a footprint in AmericasMart prior to signing a lease for shared Showroom...Soffieria De Carlini and LuDell Christmas Couture. I visited the factories in 2014 and 2017.

I have designed the new MGD for De Carlini collection of classic Christmas ornaments.

• Consultancy and linguistic service for international promotion of Ludell Christmas Couture products functional to participation in international fairs and commercial promotion abroad, Ludell Christmas Couture design
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• Fostered collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and shared experiences among participants.

Hired to grow sales, train associates, work directly with buying office to secure appropriate mechandise that would achieve sales objectives and advance customer style and inspire repeat business in the Fur Salons of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and Macys! Relationships are the key to success!

• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.

• Led sales team to achieve quarterly targets through effective training and motivation strategies.
• Cultivated relationships with high-profile clients, enhancing loyalty and increasing repeat business opportunities.
• Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to align marketing campaigns with sales objectives, maximizing outreach effectiveness.
• Oversaw budgeting for promotional activities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support revenue growth initiatives.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for inventory management and promotions.
• Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
• Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.

Worked in the Fur Division dealing with the finest fur from around the World. Worked with Italian Fur Designers Giuliana Teso, Carlo Tivilo, and Fendi. Assisted in selecting inventory for the Atlanta Salon. I grew the business in a very challenging and changing political environment expressing an anti-fur sentiment.

• Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.