Aapria Akers
Drexel Hill,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized fashion retail professional with over 4 years of experience in sales support, showroom management, sample coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven expertise in managing merchandising and business systems, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing operational support. Skilled at building relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and licensees, while ensuring efficient product availability and timely deliveries. Passionate about contributing to brand success and product presentation for key market appointments, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Team Leader
AEO
08.2023 - Current
- Assist the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies that improved customer acquisition and retention rates
- Mentor and train new team members, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team performance and productivity.
- Organize and lead workshops and training sessions focused on sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
- Utilize CRM tools to track sales performance, analyze data, and generate reports for strategic decision-making.
- Lead a high-performing sales team to consistently exceed monthly and quarterly targets, achieving an average 20% increase in revenue
Sales Associate
Lord & Taylor LLC
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with showroom operations, ensuring timely sample check-ins and check-outs, as well as maintaining inventory control for market events and buyer meetings
- Coordinated order tracking, sample pulls, and special projects to support merchandising needs and ensure product availability for key events
- Provided detailed reporting on sales performance, inventory trends, and product availability, assisting the team with order recaps and ensuring merchandising systems were up to date
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Kiehl’s Counter Representative
Lord & Taylor
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Ensured timely product availability and maintained clear communication between sales teams and buyers to manage product deliveries and stock levels
- Assisted with sample closet organization and product display setups for key events and market appointments, aligning with brand guidelines and seasonal product initiatives
- Achieved sales goals consistently by employing effective selling techniques and product knowledge expertise.
- Helped achieve monthly sales goals by consistently meeting or exceeding personal targets set by management.
- Maintained a visually appealing and organized counter layout, reflecting brand standards and increasing customer engagement.
Stylist
Express
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Supported event logistics and product displays, ensuring smooth operational execution for sales events and promotions, similar to supporting sample setups for different review audiences
- Assisted with organizing and presenting seasonal collections, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product availability
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Fashion Merchandising, Value Chain and Innovation
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2019
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Advanced Excel
- Data Analysis
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PowerPoint
- Order Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sales Support
- Buy Sheets & Order Recaps
- Multitasking
- Sales planning
Timeline
Sales Team Leader
AEO
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Lord & Taylor LLC
03.2019 - 03.2020
Kiehl’s Counter Representative
Lord & Taylor
10.2016 - 03.2019
Stylist
Express
11.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Fashion Merchandising, Value Chain and Innovation
Thomas Jefferson University
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