Work history
Account Manager
European buying office, sourcing and managing projects for American Retailers.
Account manager for all home goods on the Hammacher Schlemmer account
Sourcing Brazilian product (home & furniture) for American retailers
Responsible for growth in the home business of Hammacher Schlemmer
Responisble for growth and development of Things Rememebered account
Managing a large furniture project from Brazil
Attend trade shows with the buyers, selecting a sourcing product prior to visit
Negotiating Prices
Liaising with vendors,
Overseeing Shipment from vendor to retailer, ensuring all processes are followed
Problem solving
Buyer Assistant
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- Assist Buyers in preparing for their market week on a Monday by report printing, vendor information etc.
- Attend key appointments with buyer
- Assist in approval for production and general management of samples
- Liaising with vendors, problem solving
- Critical path management
- Dealing with licenses, arranging samples and communicating with the brand
- Assisting with quarterly strategic meetings
Skills
- Fashion
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Client Services
- Problem Solving
- Production Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Management
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Management
- Excel
- Office
- Powerpoint
- Word
Education
BSc Internatonal Fashion Marketing
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Fashion Marketing