Alison Thomas

Sales Representative at Costa Sunglasses
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(386) 825-5501
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US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Sporting Goods Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Mar 2019 - Present

    • President
      • Nov 2015 - Jan 2019

      • Managed the above territory of 100+ customers including some majors such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropology, Shopbop, Equinox, Gilt.com & Bloomingdales. • Ran a smart business by diligently managing the order book while maintaining relationships with current accounts and future prospects • Generated new and innovative ideas on how to increase revenue including collaborating with marketing departments for sales contest and programs • Having the product knowledge to be able to explain the brands in a detailed manner while showing the accounts the line Show less

    • Sales Representative
      • Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

      • Operated in the above territory of 150+ customers by using a consultative selling approach to successfully grow the business. • Drove business through accounts by utilizing customer service skills and building strong relationships based upon product/category and marketplace expertise, which resulted in consistent target attainment. • Identified new business opportunities making contacts with prospective customers. • Develop seasonal assortments, forecasts and scenario plans for assigned accounts using category, account, brand and marketplace knowledge. • Assist retailers with inventory analysis and provide solutions for improving their business. Show less

    • Sales Representative
      • Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

      • Performed sales, marketing and merchandising functions for all the above brands with over 200 accounts throughout New York and New Jersey, opening over 20 new accounts on my own in the first year • Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, resulting in increased sales and profits • Executed sales strategy programs for retail employees with reward based incentives to drive sales • Diligently managed order books entering and editing pre-books and fill ins • Performed sales, marketing and merchandising functions for all the above brands with over 200 accounts throughout New York and New Jersey, opening over 20 new accounts on my own in the first year • Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, resulting in increased sales and profits • Executed sales strategy programs for retail employees with reward based incentives to drive sales • Diligently managed order books entering and editing pre-books and fill ins

    • Sales Representative
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

      Operated sales and merchandising for the above brands with over 100 accounts throughout San Diego CA, Arizona and Nevada. Assisted in regular product presentations and account visits including trade shows and sales meetings. Identified growth opportunities in the territory and gave territory feedback regarding market trends and influences. Coordinated shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services. Operated sales and merchandising for the above brands with over 100 accounts throughout San Diego CA, Arizona and Nevada. Assisted in regular product presentations and account visits including trade shows and sales meetings. Identified growth opportunities in the territory and gave territory feedback regarding market trends and influences. Coordinated shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Merchandiser
      • May 2008 - Jan 2010

      Merchandiser for all Billabong Brands in all active Billabong accounts throughout San Diego County. Plan, design and implement section layouts to maximize sales growth. Ensured that a proper level of stock was maintained, communicating with the sales representative on a daily basis. Merchandiser for all Billabong Brands in all active Billabong accounts throughout San Diego County. Plan, design and implement section layouts to maximize sales growth. Ensured that a proper level of stock was maintained, communicating with the sales representative on a daily basis.

    • Visual Merchandising Manager
      • Jun 2006 - May 2008

      • Sales Merchandising Manager for 10 Sun Diego locations • Coordinated with retail vendors for optimum visual store space to include prime window locations and in-store point of purchase locations • Performed sales and merchandising functions and training for employees • Managed vendor product placement schedules and forecasted sales trends to optimize sales revenues • Sales Merchandising Manager for 10 Sun Diego locations • Coordinated with retail vendors for optimum visual store space to include prime window locations and in-store point of purchase locations • Performed sales and merchandising functions and training for employees • Managed vendor product placement schedules and forecasted sales trends to optimize sales revenues

Education

  • San Diego State University-California State University
    BS, Political Science
    2007 - 2009

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