Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at building relationships and developing new ones.
*Managed our existing customer account base.
*Opened several new accounts
*Identified new product lines that would allow for growth with both existing and new customers
*Assist with existing accounts
*Pursue and open new accounts
*Research and implement the following processes: EDI, UPC code assignment and E-Commerce platform for online orders
*Trade show planning
*Implemented a plan to move the business from a supplier to manufacturers/wholesalers to a direct to retailer business.
*Established all necessary processes regarded by a U.S. Retailer, in order to do business with them.
*Some of the accounts opened were Zale, Piercing Pagoda, Kohl's and Belk
*Manage existing customer accounts
*Open new accounts
*Grew the business from $2.5 to $30 million
*Assisted in the growth of the ELLE and Magnificut brands
*Open new accounts
*Manage and grow those new accounts
*Manage existing customer accounts
*Increased business 50%
1984-Part time employer in the shipping department
1985-1986-Assistant to the Sales Manager
1987-1989-Independent Sales Executive for the New England territory
1990-1993 Assistant Sales Manager: primary responsibility was to train to sales executives and fill in for open territories