Christine Marquis
Bangkok
Summary
Experienced luxury brand executive with over 15 years experience. Successfully coordinated and developed business in the competitive and challenging U.S. market. International experience with primary focus on promotion of brand identity. Proven strategic ability to analyze, build and network to achieve market penetration and sales.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Chanel
Palm Beach
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed repeat-business customer base in order to regularly communicate upcoming events, new merchandise receipts and product replenishment to increase incremental sales.
- Trained cosmetics personnel in sales techniques and product line to improve recommendations and increase upselling for department.
- Grew months sales 45% by consistently meeting and exceeding quotas.
- Maintained accurate inventory and sales records for department.
- Built deep relationships with store managers, business owners and distribution partner sales teams by employing industry expertise and knowledge, retail strategies and sales tactics.
Wellness Director
Union Ayurveda Yoga
Singapore
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed day to day operations and sales and marketing of Yoga/Ayurveda Clinic specializing in holistic yoga therapy treatments.
- Design and implement strategic marketing and advertising plans to expands customer base and ensures brand image.
- Led individual and group wellness seminars and educational programs.
- Preformed Ayurvedic physical therapy treatments with healing herbs, purification techniques, yoga therapy asanas, breathing and meditation.
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 50 participants.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
Manager, Personal Shoppers
Barneys NY
New York
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for cultivating client relationships and overseeing 15 Personal Shoppers of high end designer men's and women's clothing, beauty, jewelry and shoes.
- Specialized in Chanel, Prada and Louis Vuitton products.
- Managed team of personal shoppers: training, mentoring and development.
- Collaborated with merchandising director to design new and innovated floor plans to drive business.
- Exceeded sales goals each month ranking in top 15 percent of all stores.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Director of Sales
John Robshaw Textiles
New York
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed marketing, sales and e-commerce business of home furnishing textile Company.
- Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
- Oversaw Bloomingdale's account monitoring their current inventory and their sales and replenishments on weekly basis as well as all Interior Designer Account Requests and Hospitality Accounts.
- Managed website designs, revenue models, process flows, sales, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Grew market penetration and sales figures by leveraging supplier relationships and personally overseeing negotiations resulting in 50% revenue increase.
- Worked directly with design team on future collections/products ideas based on market needs and sales data.
Marketing/Sales Manager
Piazza Sempione
New York/NY, Milan
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Responsible for growth and development of high end women's wear ready-to-wear and accessories business exceeding 100M annually. Presented collections in Milan, Italy to facilitate buys with appropriate product mix for U.S. market.
- Oversaw 75 Retail locations throughout U.S. and Canada.
- Represented Retailers; Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Sakes Fifth Ave., Barney's NY, Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew.
- Organized special events, promotions and in-store trunk shows which delivered 45% growth each year.
- Joint collaboration with recognized magazines; Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and W for fashion presentations.
- Managed large DSA (designated selling associate) staff in key accounts across U.S., Canada and Europe.
Regional Sales Manager
La Perla
New York
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Directed and oversaw all phases of daily operations for several NY Retail locations for high-end Italian luxury lingerie and RTW company.
- Identified, hired and trained highly qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Worked with European sales and merchandising directors to edit collections for U.S. Market.
- Responsible for North American launch of new brands, generated sales of 10M first year.
- Organized special events, promotions and in-store trunk shows, which delivered 45% growth each year.
Education
B.A. - Design/Marketing
Parsons School of Design
Paris, FranceAssociate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Tobe Coburn Fashion Design School
New York, N.Y.900 HR Certified Yoga Therapist - Holistic Medical Yoga
Union Ayurveda Yoga
Singapore500HR Certified Yoga Teacher -
Embrace Energy Yoga
Bangkok, ThailandSkills
- Motivational Leadership
- Promotions and Marketing Strategies
- Public Speaking
- Recruitment and Training
- Market Research
- Revenue Growth
- Passion for Health and Fitness
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Sales Manager
Chanel
07.2021 - 06.2022
Wellness Director
Union Ayurveda Yoga
04.2018 - 03.2020
Manager, Personal Shoppers
Barneys NY
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director of Sales
John Robshaw Textiles
04.2014 - 01.2016
Marketing/Sales Manager
Piazza Sempione
01.2006 - 01.2013
Regional Sales Manager
La Perla
01.2003 - 01.2007
B.A. - Design/Marketing
Parsons School of Design
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Tobe Coburn Fashion Design School
900 HR Certified Yoga Therapist - Holistic Medical Yoga
Union Ayurveda Yoga
500HR Certified Yoga Teacher -
Embrace Energy Yoga
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