3586 Charles St. | Xxxxxx, CA xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

Product Development & Promotion | Interpersonal Communication | Marketing & Sales | Strategic Planning | Performance Goal Achievement

Brand Merchandising | Profit Maximization | Needs Assessment | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Project Management

  Performance-driven, customer-focused and industrious sales and business executive with over 20 years of experience and proven success

  Able to pair a solid work ethic with demonstrated performance results, resulting in positive recognition by clients, coworkers and supervisors

  Active contributor; works well with individuals and groups at all levels, both in a team member and independent achiever capacity

  Demonstrated ability to create and enhance strategic alliances with trading partners as well as internal stakeholders

  Presently in search of an executive management position within the footwear sales sector or other industry of interest; targeting managerial roles at the regional, district and national level that will allow for leverage of skills and deliver opportunities for advancement

  Willing to travel as needed for the right role, as well as enter into a new and exciting sector

Presently serve in an Independent Sales Consultant for various companies of all sizes and backgrounds (2015 Present)

  Worked in a sole proprietor and financier capacity to develop products and proper assortments; selected materials, colors, etc.

  Supervised and executed the entire start-up process including production, factory use workflows, as well as research and development

  Oversaw all facets of sales operations including completion of global travel to Mexico to learn more about the children s shoe business including the manufacturing processes

  Managed sales and distribution including all aspects of marketing and merchandising

  Increased company s brand presence by attending regional shoe industry trade shows and similar events

  Effectively identified vital market segments and introduced brands to all key accounts within target markets; fruitfully opened 19 accounts with distribution in more than seven states during the first season in business

  Played a pivotal role in the company s launch; boosted revenue from less than $50K to over $2M while simultaneously increasing the company s wholesale client base from two accounts to more than 50 including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale s and independent accounts throughout the U.S.

  Led all aspects of sales through 2010; fueled revenue increases by more than $1M during first 15 months in role

  Handled all merchandising including the management of all trade show set-ups

  Determined wholesale and retail pricing; also completed all manufacturing purchase orders

  Handled all sales and profit generation; worked collaboratively with wholesale customers including international accounts and major department store chains in the U.S., e.g. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Ave, Bloomingdale s, Dillard s and Macy s

  Guided, managed and trained a high-caliber sales staff of 21 professionals in best practices and company policies

  Served in a key contributor capacity when developing and refining product lines; ensured the presence of innovative styling for wholesale clients by traveling to Italy to work one-on-one with designers and factories; fueled a 45% decrease in sample costs

  Met or surpassed sales goals including domestic retail stores; totaled a sales volume that exceeded $40M

  Oversaw all domestic sales efforts, including independent and major retail department store accounts

  Maintained margin requirements and ensured profitability amongst all clients

  Increased domestic wholesale distribution on west coast from $700L to $3.7M during initial three years with the company

  Drove sales increases by 70% during each of the first three years with the company; earned promotion to National Sales Manager in March 2005 due to unsurpassed workplace performance and sales talent

  Acted as a liaison for Donna Karan, Stuart Weitzman, BCBG, and Macy s West; saw a business increase of more than 30%

  Surpassed $75M in total departmental revenue while working as the Assistant Buyer

Master of Business Administration, San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts and Science, University of Colorado at Boulder

3586 Charles St. | Xxxxxx, CA xxxxxx xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

March 19, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any managerial sales role years of progressively responsible sales and business experience. I am a motivated and hardworking employee with an unsurpassed drive for success.

  As a professional, I pride myself on my interpersonal, time management and communication skills. I am able to divide my time well when working on multiple endeavors at once with ease and precision.

  Furthermore, I am effective in serving as both a cross-functional group member and independent achiever. When working in teams, I work easily with stakeholders at all levels.

  Outside of my career chronology, I hold a Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University. I also earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In addition, I have engaged in many practical, on-the-job learning experiences in working with previous employers.

  All of my previous experiences, as well as my current role serving as a Consultant to help other businesses achieve sales success, have prepared me well for a managerial position with an innovative company that will foster professional development and career growth.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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