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Director of Merchandise

-Skilled Retail Operations and Sales professional with 10 years of experience in management positions
- Generated an addition 30% revenue year to date for the Charlotte Knights in 2019 season
- Created over $2 million in revenue in one selling season while working with Mountain 2 Sea
- Demonstrates a high level of commitment, motivation, and team-oriented mindset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Highrise, Asana, Lightspeed, Retail Pro POS, and other retail-focused software


- Oversee the Knights retail and e-commerce operation at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Charlotte
- Design and rearrange the store weekly to keep inventory looking fresh
- Manage and motivate a quality part time staff, seasonal associates and game day staff
- Develop new buying strategies while staying up to date on industry trends
- Implant new marketing and promotional ideas to guarantee company growth
- Require superior customer service throughout all retail outlets
- Process and create financial and inventory reports to present to ownership
- Locate new point of sale opportunities around the city

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Mountain 2 Sea Marketing	August 2018 - January 2019
Territory Sales Manager
- Utilized all available resources to convert prospects into active clients
- Managed existing accounts and provide excellent customer service between retailers and brands
- Collaborated with the management team to improve marketing materials and expands the company's presence in the Southeastern territory
- Represented brands such as Mountain Khaki, Buff, Marmot, Exofficio, Stanley, Gregory, and Eagle Creek
- Attended outdoor industry trade shows to accumulate new leads and make productive contacts with existing clients
- Stayed on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth

Territory Sales Manager

- Develop business and marketing plans for the new Charlotte store location
- Build relationships with brand vendors and club teams to ensure business stability
- Extensive work with Lightspeed POS and Microsoft Office
- Manage all marketing aspects including social media, grassroots, and traditional advertising
- Acquire youth soccer club accounts to generate additional sales revenues for the company
- Oversee complete day-to-day store operations
- Hire, train, and manage all staff

Retail Operations Manager

Sales Lead

- Assisted and supported Director of Merchandise in execution of retail strategies involving event sales, operations, customer service, and inventory management
- Implemented merchandise presentations, space allotment, and point-of-purchase information for each merchandise channel
- Forecasted and implemented buying strategies based on past and current season analytics
- Created positive business partnerships and identified new sources of supply when needed
- Marketed and sold merchandise at select team and sponsor-related events
- Extensive work with Retail Pro and Microsoft Office
- Maintained qualified temporary and part-time staff by recruiting, selecting, and training staff
- Assisted in forecasting sound operational and financial plans associated with retail merchandise strategies
- Teamed up with Fanatics in creating a successful e-commerce, drop-ship program, and fulfilling orders
- Oversaw the merchandise operations of international matches and special events in addition to D.C. United

Merchandising Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Inside Sales Representative

Find out detailed information about Elijah Saint Blancard, Director of Merchandise in Charlotte, NC

Elijah Saint Blancard: Director of Merchandise in Charlotte, NC

Elijah Saint Blancard

Charlotte Knights

Madison River Outfitter

Mountain to Sea Marketing

Soccer Post

Patagonia

D.C. United

Abercrombie and Fitch

D.C. United

Liberty University