Gabriel Bang: Brand Manager in Los Angeles, CA

• Responsible for shop’s sales goals through effective application of Michael Kors’ selling strategies, customer service techniques and event planning. • Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and ownership of the business by tracking daily, weekly, and monthly sales towards meeting and exceeding plan. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining all visual merchandising standards as directed in the Visual Merchandising guideline. • Responsible for, but not limited to, monthly floorset changes, styling mannequins, identifying and communicating product and inventory needs as well as motivating retail partners to ensure they are fluent in all aspects of the business.

• Accountable for 30% of company goal ($1M). • Managed key accounts while partnering with both design and production to execute salable products. • Made seasonal sales trips to key accounts while also conducting research and providing PK meetings. • Conducted market presentations creating cohesive product assortment while covering accounts needs. • Reviewed new products and approval samples, following up with buyers on all current and future orders. • Assisted with various merchandising projects, photo shoots as well as provided support for business forecast meetings.

• Managed 25% of all wholesale accounts in addition to coordinating all trade shows. • Created weekly, promotional and seasonal line sheets to generate revenue and market brand awareness. • Spear-headed our e-commerce website as well as maintained day-to-day upkeep and operations. • Assisted the production department with purchase orders and samples, as well as maintaining and improving spreadsheets and timetables.