Outdoor

Buyer with three years of retail/e-commerce experience, and four years of increasingly responsible sales experience. Strong communicator, adept at developing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors, cross-functional team members, and management. Detail oriented and goal focused with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

* Managed 140+ vendor relationships
* On-boarded 50+ new vendors
* Grew average monthly bookings from $313,000 to $413,000
* Grew yearly bookings from $3,800,000 to $5,000,000
* Increased margin 3% year over year, exceeding targets
* Sourced compelling product merchandise assortment to maximize sales, profit margin, and customer
engagement
* Negotiated initial purchase price and established final sales price to maximize gross margin
* Analyzed historical sales data to make strategic adjustments to overall category plans
* Developed seasonal business strategies to grow business through campaigns and tailored promotions
* Planned and managed seasonal MAP windows and inventory forecasts for key vendors
* Developed and maintained key vendor relationships through trade shows and networking

Buyer- Ultralight and Outdoor Communities

* Managed outreach and engagement efforts with companies of up to $500,000,000 in annual revenue and participated in the progression of deal cycles
* Collaborated with virtual team to generate tailored solutions for complex customer technical barriers
* Identified high-growth verticals, while understanding customer's business and competitive strategy
* Advised and educated emerging businesses on technical strategy and operations to drive growth
* Established a consultative and harmonious relationship with individuals from all corners of the industry
to connect, compete, and solve business problems

Business Development Consultant

* Supported the director of the department and seven buyers 
* Initial department contact responding to walk-ins, phone inquiries, emails and mail 
* Arranged meetings, prepared travel documents and expense reports, wrote business process guides 
* Responsible for vendor database integrity: ensuring accuracy through timely supplier entry and updates 
* Managed records for important contracts and agreements: purchase orders, public works, insurance, events 
* Processed company credit cards, affiliation agreements, insurance and supply orders 
* Completed several large-scale projects: AEP Award application, on-campus catering, Task Order Service Agreement extensions, multiyear insurance management, and foreign travel insurance 
* Screened resumes, interviewed candidates, and created training schedule for student assistant opening 

Administrative Coordinator - Contracts & Procurement Department

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California Polytechnic State University

California Polytechnic State University