Stephanie Linker
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Sales Coordinator with expertise in client service, account management, and visual merchandising. Proven ability to enhance product presentation and streamline operations, driving improved buyer experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sales Coordinator
The Moret Group - High Point Design
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated all aspects of buyer relations, managing merchandise distribution and facilitating constructive feedback from buyers to design and production teams.
- Directed purchase order fulfillment processes to ensure seamless collaboration among departments and resolve operational discrepancies.
- Analyzed internal sales reports to enhance seller strategies and drive increased buyer lifetime value.
- Achieved streamlined meeting preparations for sales executives through efficient inventory management and sales report generation. Optimized showroom presentation with curated samples and captured critical follow-up notes for future reference.
- Advised production team on necessary samples in partnership with sales executives and design team to enhance product offerings.
- Collaborated with production and merchandising/design departments to ensure product quality and presentation meet buyer expectations from initial development stages.
- Collaborated with sales executives to analyze retail operations and identify innovative product opportunities.
- Coordinated efforts across design, production, and customer service to ensure alignment with sales goals.
Showroom Coordinator
The Moret Group - High Point Design
New York, NY
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Oversaw maintenance of an organized and client-ready environment, including management of samples, marketing literature, and showroom fixtures.
- Maintained optimal product availability for buyers by managing store-wide inventory through SQL-generated reports in MS Excel.
- Collaborated with design teams to maintain showroom aesthetics while managing inventory levels and supply orders.
- Coordinated visual strategy planning and execution for five in-office showrooms, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
- Established and nurtured connections with internal teams to optimize design production workflows and support brand integration efforts.
- Supported sales operations through meticulous preparation for meetings and effective handling of follow-up communications.
Visual Merchandiser
Eileen Fisher
New York, NY
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Directed design execution and ongoing maintenance of 1000+ floor sets to enhance visual merchandising across five New York metro locations.
- Facilitated targeted sales training sessions focused on product knowledge and effective sales processes.
- Executed biannual corporate photoshoots, setting standards for visual marketing initiatives across all store locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Client service
- Account management
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Customer experience
- Microsoft Office, PLM, AMT, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign
Timeline
Assistant Sales Coordinator
The Moret Group - High Point Design
09.2021 - Current
Showroom Coordinator
The Moret Group - High Point Design
08.2019 - 09.2021
Visual Merchandiser
Eileen Fisher
08.2012 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Indiana University of Pennsylvania