Maribeth Garcia
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Blue84/Lakeshirts, adept at leveraging analytical skills and creativity to drive revenue growth. Expert in supplier relationship management and market research, consistently exceeding sales targets while enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and innovative merchandising strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturer's Sales Representative
Blue84/Lakeshirts
06.2002 - Current
- Use consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Address each customers' needs and wants to recommend suitable product options.
- Contact customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Service existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
- Maintain routine communication with customers to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
- Work with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceed personal quotas.
- Clarify customer requests, share product information and answer questions to support sales operations.
- Continuously study trends and help create what people want... color, art concepts, new garments and how to sell them.
Assistant Buyer
Ave Maria University Campus Store
02.2019 - Current
- Assist in developing seasonal buying plans, ensuring optimal merchandise assortment to meet customer demands.
- Assist in creating engaging visual displays by providing input on product placement as well as merchandising the sales floor.
- Participate in trade shows and industry events to establish new vendor connections and expand product offerings.
- Support the team in executing successful product launches.
- Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries related to product availability, pricing, and special orders.
- Implement cost-saving measures in procurement process, contributing to improved profit margins.
Purchaser
Salty Sam's Marina & Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
09.2007 - 08.2020
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Handpicked merchandise that catered to our diverse groups of customers throughout the property.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors. (attended many trade shows)
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, customers and company owners. Educated employees on how to sell products offered.
- Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Overall increased sales each season
Retail Buyer
Mango Bay Beach Company
03.1992 - 05.2002
- Oversaw day-to-day purchasing and assisted in managing staff at high traffic times.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving optimal product margins while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitored sell-through rates closely, making timely markdowns or promotions as necessary.
- Optimized product mix through data-driven decision-making processes and regular performance reviews.
- Identified new market trends, proactively adjusting buying strategies to stay competitive.
- Organized promotional events that led to higher customer engagement and enhanced brand awareness.
- Enhanced store presentation by creating visually appealing merchandise displays, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Established strategic partnerships with key vendors, securing exclusive deals on trending products and increased margins.
- Assessed competitor offerings regularly, ensuring our product range remained relevant and attractive to customers.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, customers and company owners to maintain positive working situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Analytical mindset and goal oriented
- Supplier relationship management
- Creativity and innovation, great merchandiser
- Market research expertise
- Customer service
- Vendor negotiation & merchandise selection
- Retail management
- Conscientious & good communicator
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Ave Maria University Campus Store
02.2019 - Current
Purchaser
Salty Sam's Marina & Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
09.2007 - 08.2020
Manufacturer's Sales Representative
Blue84/Lakeshirts
06.2002 - Current
Retail Buyer
Mango Bay Beach Company
03.1992 - 05.2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
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