Madison Kotch

Assistant Buyer II - Mens at MACY'S BACKSTAGE, INC.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • Advanced Google Analytics
    Google
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Microsoft Office
    -
    Jan, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adobe InDesign
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    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • MACY'S BACKSTAGE, INC.
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Buyer II - Mens
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Strategically analyzes and executes merchandise assortment for Backstage Men’s Sportswear departments.• Prepares weekly sales analysis, owns execution of class OTB, and works with planning partners to achieve sales, gross margin, and stock level plans.• Builds and executes department seasonal strategy initiatives.• Develops strong partnerships with vendors and successfully negotiates to achieve a customer value-oriented assortment.• Works cross-functionally to manage full marketing and in-store merchandising strategy for Men’s Sportswear departments. • Successfully trained various new hires for Assistant Buyer and Merchandising Assistant roles at Backstage. Show less

    • Assistant Buyer I - Home, Housewares, Tabletop and Luggage
      • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Produce reports for my department to analyze sales trends.•Implemented replenishment programs to bring in a consistent flow of everyday goods from name brand vendors.• Own & manage merchandise assortment, receipt AUR, markup through the class OTB. Analyze sellingin Housewares, Tabletop, & Luggage categories while working with planning partners to improve gross margin, sell through, sales and markdowns.• Create seasonal strategies while assisting Director in buying and managing seasonal businesses such as Harvest, Halloween, & Christmas.• Develop and manage marketing proposals, and coordinating samples through effective communications with marketing team and vendors.• Create a monthly merchandising directive for the stores to execute.• Identify and present best sellers on a weekly basis to Upper Management. Show less

    • Buying Office Assistant
      • Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

      Home, Textiles & Storage | Macy’s BackstageHandbags, Accessories & Jewelry | Macy’s Backstage• Grow vendor relationships while creating a value assortment for the customer• Full ownership of all data entry responsibilities as they pertain to purchase orders, and sales information• Maintain awareness of market through competitive shopping and store visits; develop knowledge and understanding of pricing and trends• Maintain vendor contact list and build vendor relationships• Monitor shipments, deliveries, RTVS and transfers• Responsible for managing social media samples• Work closely with the buyer to balance inventories and build appropriate assortment models to maximize performance Show less

  • Michael Kors
    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Shop Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

      • Responsible for the management of the Michael Kors Handbags & Accessories shops within Macy’s Herald Square in New York • Achieved and exceeded sales plans, drove full price sales, and conducted product knowledge trainings • Partnered with visual merchandising team to set the floor and merchandise new incoming assortments standards in the shops • Served as a liaison between Macy’s and MK Corporate to foster and strengthen effective communication and strong business relationships • Directly communicated with Account Executives, Buyers and Planners to provide feedback and efficiently react to customer demands • Partnered with Estee Lauder Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Luxottica Sunglasses and Fragrance vendors to execute successful events during promotional periods Show less

  • Somethine Bleu Bridal Footwear
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Marketing Coordinator
      • Nov 2018 - May 2019

      Sales & Marketing Internship • Managed and monitored editorial advertisements from all publications nationwide • Worked on edit credits, expense reports, calendars, and competitor sales and marketing reports • Performed analysis of marketing and sales data; prepare presentations • Attended and assisted with photo shoots and events Sales & Marketing Internship • Managed and monitored editorial advertisements from all publications nationwide • Worked on edit credits, expense reports, calendars, and competitor sales and marketing reports • Performed analysis of marketing and sales data; prepare presentations • Attended and assisted with photo shoots and events

Education

  • LIM College
    Master's degree, MPS, Fashion Marketing
    2020 - 2021
  • Seton Hall University
    Bachelor's degree, Public Relations
    2017 - 2020

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