Monica Perez-Brandes
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Bilingual (English-Spanish) sales and management professional with extensive experience in luxury retail for 20 years. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, client relationship management, and developing successful marketing strategies. Known for exceptional customer service, Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth Seeking to leverage skills in a new, challenging role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Specialist
ICP/The House of Creed
New York, NY
12.2017 - Current
- Achieved highest sales percentage among Madison Avenue employees
- Managed client book, maintaining a loyal customer base for nearly 7 years
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new clients
- Assisted corporate departments with marketing emails, documentation, and reports
- Set and exceeded monthly and seasonal sales goals.
Permanent Freelancer/Temp Representative
Chanel @ Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Achieved retail sales goals and provided expert fragrance and skincare consultations
- Conducted private trainings, masterclasses, and events for VIP and corporate clients
- Specialized in the Les Exclusives fragrance line.
Sales Coordinator/Trainer
Luxe Liaison
New York, NY
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Managed Minus 417 skincare line at Duane Reade’s Look Boutiques
- Oversaw merchandising and sales across six boutiques
- Planned brand events and trained beauty specialists in NYC and Puerto Rico.
Perfumista / Sales Representative
Bond No 9 @ Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
01.2010 - 10.2012
- Achieved retail sales goals and managed client rebooking
- Provided extensive fragrance consultations
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients.
Counter Manager
Bliss Labs @ Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Managed Bliss counter, achieving retail sales goals
- Provided skincare consultations and coordinated promotional events.
Permanent Freelancer
IOMA Paris @ Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Focused on clienteling and sales support
- Provided skincare consultations to clients.
Freelance Sales Representative
Permanent/Promotional Freelance
New York, NY
01.2004 - 03.2010
- Worked with numerous fragrance and skincare lines at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales SOHO
- Achieved retail sales goals and provided expert consultations.
Permanent Freelancer
Annick Goutal @ Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Achieved sales goals and provided fragrance and skincare consultations.
Sales Coordinator/Trainer
Best of British Cosmetics
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed Potter and Moore, Refinery, and This Works lines at various luxury stores
- Coordinated promotional events and led training sessions for sales associates.
Fragrance Sales Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Achieved sales goals for multiple fragrance brands
- Provided extensive fragrance and cosmetic consultations
- Managed client books and executed marketing strategies.
Education
MFA - Acting, Actors Studio Drama School
New School University
New York, NYBA - Arts, Major in Drama - Magna Cum Laude
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto RicoSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Shopify POS
- Customer Communication
- Goals and performance
- Sales Reporting
- Goal-oriented mindset
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Specialist
ICP/The House of Creed
12.2017 - Current
Permanent Freelancer/Temp Representative
Chanel @ Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2013 - 06.2017
Permanent Freelancer
IOMA Paris @ Saks Fifth Avenue
10.2012 - 01.2013
Sales Coordinator/Trainer
Luxe Liaison
03.2012 - 07.2012
Counter Manager
Bliss Labs @ Saks Fifth Avenue
05.2010 - 08.2010
Perfumista / Sales Representative
Bond No 9 @ Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2010 - 10.2012
Permanent Freelancer
Annick Goutal @ Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sales Coordinator/Trainer
Best of British Cosmetics
01.2007 - 01.2008
Fragrance Sales Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue
11.2005 - 01.2007
Freelance Sales Representative
Permanent/Promotional Freelance
01.2004 - 03.2010
MFA - Acting, Actors Studio Drama School
New School University
BA - Arts, Major in Drama - Magna Cum Laude
Universidad de Puerto Rico