Dedicated sales professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Sales - Metro VIC
Simonds Pty Ltd
Melbourne
12.2019 - Current
Actively seeking out new sales leads and business opportunities through active networking
Researching and identifying opportunities, and strategising an approach to create interest
Consolidate feedback from clients to understand product gaps
Manage complex negotiations with senior-level executives
Working closely with the clients to design their dream home
Developing strong relationships with different stakeholders
Evaluated competitors in terms of market share, product offering, recognizable strategies, and advertising efforts to determine strategies that would strengthen our company’s presence in those areas
Train and inform business partners on new products, variation policies and pricing
Negotiate and manage contracts
Assistant Sales Manager
David Jones
Melbourne
10.2015 - 06.2019
Monitor performance KPI's and take appropriate action to meet and exceed sales budgets
Managing the Salesperson Productivity and FSIS monthly feedback, coaching to provide extraordinary customer service
Ensure merchandise presentation standards are consistent with David Jones Limited (DJL) Visual Merchandising (VM) Standards
Coordinate with buyers & planners to ensure advertised lines & best sellers are maintained through in store set up and presentation
Ensuring all corporate & local regulations and procedures are met and complied with
Managing a team of 14 direct reports in addition to 6 concession store team members
Manage & address shrinkage and stock loss.
Assistant Product & Brand Manager
Al Manara International Jewellery
Abu Dhabi
06.2013 - 07.2015
Managed 14 luxury multi & mono brand boutiques for 9 key brands (Chopard, Graff Diamonds, Messika, Chanel, Dior, Piaget, Richard Mille, Panerai) in two states with an annual turnover of US$40m
Met 150% of the revenue goal in a fast-paced luxury firm
Manage budgets, achieve KPI's set by the management
Lead and execute required training programs to the retail team on new products, merchandising standards and upcoming marketing activities
Constant communication with Head Office (HR, Operations, Marketing, Finance) on brand performance, sales and marketing plans, campaigns, distribution plans and brand activation strategies
Preparing reports on Sell In, Sell Out, Back Orders and updating the management on variances
Coach the sales team on providing exceptional customer service by developing their sales skills
Manage & monitor budget setting and control, including measurement and ROI on marketing activities & events
Ensure implementation of clientele strategy to recruit new customers, retain existing customers & build a network of VIP clients
Prepare analysis on new products, best sellers and place new orders while visiting watch & Jewellery salons (Baselworld, SIHH)
Brand Executive
Rivoli Group LLC
Dubai
12.2010 - 12.2013
Maximising sales by ensuring that the right assortment of core collection is chosen and made available at all POS
Ensuring that aged stock is phased out through effective planning of buying, stock management, sales promotions and staff incentives
Pricing analysis based on SRP pricing (to make it competitive to the European market)
Education
MBA - Sales & Marketing
Mahatma Gandhi University
Diploma - Fashion Designing
Gloria College of Fashion
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
Planning and Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Outstanding Customer Service,
February 2017
Appreciation letter for outstanding customer service from David Jones
Employee of the month
April 2007
Named "Employee of the month" for 2 consecutive months.
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