Kim Maves: in Chicago, IL
Kim Maves

Chicago | United States
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The North Face
Community Marketing Coordinator | 09/2015 - 06/2017
- Direct to consumer marketing through local partnerships, events, social media, and influencers
- Oversee in-store and off-site events, event management, community partnerships, local sponsorships and grassroots budgets for 45 full-price and outlet The North Face retail stores in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South East regions
- Own direct to consumer marketing budget and strategy for retail and outlet stores in region. Drive seasonal campaign and alignment across retail to support revenue and traffic KPIs.
- Leverage brand sponsorships and media partnerships including film tours, running/training/snowsports/climbing events to acquire/reengage loyalty program members through value-added experiences
- Managed social media platforms for 45 stores
- Launched and managed creative, copywriting, and engagement for Facebook and major market Instagram accounts
- Drive consumer engagement through buzz-worthy experiential marketing programs, sponsored athletes, social influencers, brand and
Staples Inc
Account Manager | 01/2014 - 09/2015
Manage, grow, and retain 300+ accounts in product categories beyond office supplies.
Including: Technology, furniture, print and promotional, coffee and break room, and Janitorial.
- Built relationships face to face with current customers and worked with new contacts at that company to grow overall book of business
- Book of business valued over four million dollars
-Experience using Tableau to forecast sales and run business reviews
-Used Salesforce for CRM
- August 2015 Rank in the top 7.2% in the country for over all book growth (18th)
- Grew Furniture sales by 53% in FY '15
- Strategic product mix sales 25% growth (goal 15%)
- Mature growth 3.9% (goal 3%)
- Top 10 in growth for the West region
- Increased profit on book of business
Staples Inc
Business to Business Sales Consultant | 03/2013 - 01/2014
- Work with a defined sales quota focusing on initiating relationships with multi-level decision-makers through phone, marketing mailer campaigns, in-person contacts, and presentations.
- Work week includes office and field days which consist of face to face meetings with prospective new accounts.
- Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, networking, and local business publications
-Achieved 100% or more to quota P4-P10
-Make More Happen National Award
-Three Time District Winner
-Two Time Customer Purchasing Retention Winner (Regional)
-Rookie Award (Regional)
-Three Time Facilities Purchasing Winner (Regional)
Laacke and Joys Co
Sales Specialist | 08/2007 - 02/2013
-Sales of high end patio furniture
-Provide quality customer service by using need based sales tactics and prompt follow up
-Writing and inputing special orders
-Maintained inventory in the furniture showroom
-Trained employees on product specifications
-Attend Product clinics on key brands: Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, Keen, Smartwool,
-Merchandised within department, as well as cross merchandised other departments (i.e. clothing and camping)
Education history
University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse
Bachelors | 2008 - 2011
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