Sarah A Vitale
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Highly motivated sales professional seeking a full-time position to drive revenue and profitability utilizing my relationship building and business partnership skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate- Key Accounts Direct Seller
Bioworld Merchandising
Irving, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Increased the headwear category business 86% compared to last year’s sales in my first year of direct selling.
- Developed collections across apparel and accessories for the customer based on trends and license activations by quarter
- Identified customer needs based on previous years selling and market research
- Created product presentations for buyer meetings including sales by SKU count and volume
- Partnered with buyers on wholesale pricing and licensing status updates to plan orders accordingly
National Account Sales Coordinator - Key Accounts
Bioworld Merchandising
Irving, TX
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed product portfolio of over 3000 individual styles between accessories and apparel
- Led bi-weekly meetings with the licensing team to forecast sales projections
- Organized and submitted EDI orders per the vendors requirements
- Ensured timely orders fulfillment per customers product and delivery expectations
- Worked with the sales team to exceed sales targets and deliver growth through product development
Visual Merchandising Intern/Temp
Portico Collections, Inc.
Dallas, TX
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Guided buyers around the show room during market to help chose the product for their stores while placing their orders
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing organization and time management skills during the busy market schedule
- Assisted the Creative Coordinators in designing, implementing and photographing product for social media accounts
- Designed the Sample Sale space to increase sales and shopper ease compared to the previous season
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
Flower Mound, TX
06.2013 - 02.2018
- Promoted from Sales Associate to Assistant Manager within five months
- Lead Customer Experience initiative to maximize sales and customer satisfaction through product placement and sales floor training
- Planned and directed store operating activities to meet weekly rewards, accessory and email capture goals
- Maintained visual appeal of store through merchandising to maximize sell-through
- Spearheaded talent acquisition to search, hire, and coach new employees via Famous Individualized Training (F.I.T) Book
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Digital Retailing
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2018
Skills
- Received recognition in the quarterly peer to peer award on exemplary performance at Bioworld Merchandising-2019, 2021
- Target Inc customer experience Case Study Finalist- 2018
- Recognized for being the top sales associate at It’Sugar in the company newsletter- 2012
- Excel certified- 2018
- Volunteered in the setup, inventory and sales of merchandise at Texas Motor Speedway for Merchandising Inc program
Timeline
Sales Associate- Key Accounts Direct Seller
Bioworld Merchandising
01.2022 - Current
National Account Sales Coordinator - Key Accounts
Bioworld Merchandising
06.2018 - 01.2022
Visual Merchandising Intern/Temp
Portico Collections, Inc.
12.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
06.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Digital Retailing
University of North Texas
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