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Rebecca Powell

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic and creative leader with over 30 years of sales experience, known for providing high level of customer service while consistently increasing revenues. Eager to pursue new professional challenges and career advancement.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Executive

J Garner Home
Seattle, Washington
07.2017 - Current

Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies as well as developing deep relationships with designers and clients; successfully grown personal business to over one million dollars annually.

Bring creativity and unique viewpoint to enhance seasonal buy for Northwest market ; attended High Point Market.

Serve as showroom merchandiser, coordinating delivery and product placement.

Work collaboratively with other sales staff and supervise interns and junior sales associates;

General Manager

Tory Burch
San Francisco, CA
03.2009 - 01.2016

Opened the flagship store and established the Tory Burch Brand within the San Francisco/Bay Area market.

Hired and trained staff, building a strong culture that collectively built the business; oversaw team of 8.

Developed a loyal client base by creating partnerships with local charities and women's organizations, as well as developed a unique "pop up" boutique sales event strategy .

Steadily grew annual sales, achieving annual sales growth of 15%.

Department Manager/Director of Personal Shopping

Saks Fifth Avenue
San Francisco, CA
08.2003 - 01.2009

Responsible for $10 million dollar St. John Department, the largest sales volume outside of New York; trained, motivated, and supported sales team; regularly participated in St. John's market trips to Los Angeles to focus SF market buy.

Managed $8 million dollar personal shopping department; supervised team of 14 sales consultants; developed high-profile client based and achieved 25-30% sales volume increase annually.

Managed designer salon with 10 designers; worked closely with individual vendors to maximize seasonal business and achieve 85% sell through; supervised team of 11.

General Manager

Alfred Dunhill
San Francisco, CA
01.2000 - 07.2003

General Manager

Escada USA
San Francisco, CA
11.1996 - 11.1999

National Sales Manager

Burns & Allen
San Francisco, CA
05.1995 - 11.1996

Sales Manager

Neiman Marcus
San Francisco, CA
10.1994 - 05.1995

District Manager

Mondi International
Northern California
08.1986 - 10.1994

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Textiles

University of California - Davis
Davis, California

Skills

Consistently achieved or exceeded sales revenue goals

Prioritizes building a collaborative culture and strong sales team

Excels at developing strong relationships with vendors, designers, and clients

Creative thinker, dedicated to success, passionate about design

Timeline

Sales Executive

J Garner Home
07.2017 - Current

General Manager

Tory Burch
03.2009 - 01.2016

Department Manager/Director of Personal Shopping

Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2003 - 01.2009

General Manager

Alfred Dunhill
01.2000 - 07.2003

General Manager

Escada USA
11.1996 - 11.1999

National Sales Manager

Burns & Allen
05.1995 - 11.1996

Sales Manager

Neiman Marcus
10.1994 - 05.1995

District Manager

Mondi International
08.1986 - 10.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Textiles

University of California - Davis
Rebecca Powell