Michael Baker: Territory Manager Texas West in Huntington Beach, CA
Michael Baker
Territory Manager Texas West
Huntington Beach | United States
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Mia Heritage
Territory Manager Texas West | 02/2015 - Current
Volatile Footwear
West Coast Sales Executive/National Sales Director Kids & Handbags | 07/2009 - Current
* Identify current trends in market place.
* Achieve sales goals.
* Manage profitability of accounts (discounts, returns, charge backs).
* Generate line sheets for clients to provide product information/availability.
* Secure and place order taking (keeping in mind delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment).
* Sell products by prospecting new areas/businesses and developing relationships.
* Attend trade shows.
* Travel to major accounts.
* Classify new products or improvements by staying current on industry trends and competitors.
* Maintain relationships with clients by providing information and support; researching and recommending new opportunities.
* Oversee business development and growth of assigned territory.
* Responsible for merchandising and buy plans.
* Set sales and goal plans for the team.
* Managed sales force across the country.
Nina Footwear/Nina Dolls
Account Executive/Nordstrom Coordinator | 09/2005 - 07/2009
* Managed Nordstrom account nationally.
* Responsible for Nina West Coast and Nina Dolls for Mississippi West.
* Sold all majors, independents and managed all the internet account for the West Coast.
J & L Footwear
West Coast Account/Product Development | 05/2002 - 04/2005
* Responsible for all sales branded and unbranded for the West Coast.
* Compose original sketches, deign and development of uppers and constructions.
* Design specific products to meet customers needs.
Gary's & Company
General Manager/Merchandiser | 06/1998 - 05/2002
* Hired and trained all sales people for multiple locations.
* Set goals and budgets for all stores.
* Purchased women's designer shoes, handbags and jewelry for various stores.
* Planned advertising, catalogs, postcards, and major sales events.
* Controlled inventory, mark downs and regulated costs and profits.
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Nordstrom
Buyer/Manager | 10/1984 - 04/1998
* Managed sales staff of over 45 employees
* Established and maintained vendor relations and new business associates.
* Ensued and promoted assistants and staff.
* Responsible for buying Women's, Salon and Junior shoes.