Rachel Jacobson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Power Equipment Direct
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and lead long-term strategic vision for allotted power equipment categories
- Established and maintained vendor partnerships while carrying out negotiation strategies relative to product costs, pricing, terms, and shipping/return issues while improving margin opportunities
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Forecasting future sales and inventory needs and establishing a buying plan to attain sales and margin goals
- Increased web traffic on-line and off-line through search engine marketing and all other marketing efforts that creatively promote relative categories
- Set & maintaining retail pricing strategies & SKU rationale exercises for responsible categories
- Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Account Manager
Bisco Industries Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
- Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.
- Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
Marketing Manager
Boerman Moving And Storage
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepare and provide presentations to community organizations and targeted groups.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Research, developed, maintain, and optimize company website, SEO results, and social media marketing efforts.
- Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
- Assist in organization of promotional events and transitional or digital campaigns; attend them to facilitate success.
- Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Floor Supervisor/Key Holder Leader
Vans
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed strong and lasting rapport to improve customer service and retain valued clients.
- Opened and closed the store; counted cash drawers and made bank deposits
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
- Motivated sales team to exceed sales quotas through friendly competition and other incentive programs.
- Communicated store policy violations to the leadership team in a timely fashion
- Recruited, developed and retained retail talent for the company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2019
Skills
- Financial Statements
- Customer Accounts Management
- Negotiation
- Merchandising
- Power Bi
- SalesForce
- Microsoft GP
- Vendor Engagement
- Goal Planning
- Supplier Review
- New Product Introductions
- Price Changes
Timeline
Category Manager
Power Equipment Direct
05.2022 - Current
Account Manager
Bisco Industries Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2022
Marketing Manager
Boerman Moving And Storage
08.2019 - 06.2020
Floor Supervisor/Key Holder Leader
Vans
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Lewis University
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