Director of Operations

• Nov 2022 - Present

Product Manager

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

Sales B2B Italy (temporary)

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

International Sales & Product Manager

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

Insignety is a new innovative retail concept and is specialised in software design, in-store experience, 3D printing and production of high quality jewellery and lifestyle products. Through our Insignety Design Studio retailers are able to design real-time personalised jewellery with their customers in an interactive and innovative way, giving the consumer a unique customer experience and offering retailers a competitive in-store experience. Insignety is available in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, UK, and in the US. Show less

Division Manager (Malta)

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Classic Group operates with 20 stores in the retail industry specialising in luxury goods (jewellery, watches, bags, eyewear and writing intruments). I was responsible for successful development, implementation and management of the high-end jewellery division. • Developing the strategy, product & brand portfolio and shop environment aiming for complete customer satisfaction, increase of market share and maximisation of sales and profits • Setting objectives and budgeting for the brands and own brand; sales targets, purchases, stock, rotation, floormapping, select outlets in which the brands are represented • Managing vendor relations, selecting brands and products, negotiation, partnership development • Developing visual merchandise direction and guidelines, ensuring appropriate brand presence. • Forecasting and developing merchandise assortments by category and store, continually evaluate, analyse and adjust these assortments • Evaluating competition, trends analysis and buying jewellery at major trade shows • Analysing performance data including financial, sales and activity reports to monitor and measure inventory, outlet productivity, vendor profitability, goal achievement and overall effectiveness • Responsible for new stock orders, special orders and placing of re-orders • Working closely with architects and carpenters to relaunch our flagship store with shop in shops and a bridal area • Working closely with marketing, brand specialists and store managers when it comes to product training, brand updates, merchandising and visual merchandising, and reporting to COO and CEO Show less

Head of Jewellery Department

• Feb 2012 - May 2015

Responsible for managing and developing the jewellery business, including international sales, product development and portfolio management to secure profitable sales and margin growth.• Development of Product Portfolio in line with Royal Asscher’s strategy and brand identityo Product portfolio management, offering and pricingo Development and planning of new product launcheso Coordinating product development from sketch to production with designers, suppliers and manufacturers in Europe and Asiao Translating creative concepts into commercial success by taking costs, quality standards, brand identity, markets & customer needs and corporate goals into accounto Monitor brand discipline adherence through key markets • Sales developmento Managing the existing retail network and developing new opportunities in Europe and Asiao Continuously searching for upselling opportunitieso Providing product trainings to sales staffo Providing retailers the right product range, vm and sales tools o Organising private events, and participating in trunkshows and international fairs • Cross-cultural experienceo Managing a network of international partners, including retailers, production companies and suppliers in Europe, China and Japano Supporting retailers and boutiques in Europe and China in their eventso Collaborating with different organisational levels from CEOs to sales staff of retailers Show less

Product Development and Marketing Manager

• Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

• Market research and determining trends for new product lines• Portfolio management• Controlling the product development to ensure successful product launching within crucial timeframes • Monitor collections, inventory control and stock control of retailers to ensure rotation• Responsible for the sales and aftersales in Europe and Asia• Communicating and negotiating with designers, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in Europe and Asia • Coordinating the marketing operations: organising events, developing lookbooks, photoshoots, visual merchandising, packaging, marketing materials, and business & marketing plans in collaboration with NY team Show less

Design and Marketing Assistant

• Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

• Supporting product, marketing and sales activities within the company, from order management and product design to developing international business and marketing plans.