AHAVA ALI
New York,NY
Summary
Professional Sales expert offering many years of experience in management, product sales and services . Skilled in building and leading high-performance sales teams. Decisive leader and resourceful problem solver with a passion for customer service and relations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Manager
Az accounts/costco
Sherman Oaks, CA
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Led a team of 7 store managers, 7 assistant managers, and 50+ sales representatives, delivering comprehensive training in product knowledge and sales strategies to enhance performance outcomes.
- Managed Brand product accounts by strategically recommending product placements and implementing seasonal marketing campaigns to maximize exposure and drive sales growth.
- Collaborated with marketing, finance, human resources, and operations departments to ensure success across all areas of responsibility.
- Prepared daily/weekly/monthly reports on sales activity, successes and areas needing improvement.
- Attended weekly regional manager meetings to report on progress against targets set by corporate headquarters.
Area Sales Manager
T-mobile- Budget Mobile
San Fernando , CA
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Hired, Trained and Built a high-performing sales team on strong selling techniques, achieving short/long term goals, and commission based competition to increase individual/team/company sales.
- Implemented strategies resulting in a 75% annual increase in area sales based on reporting data.
- Developed new retail locations using market data, ensuring strong B2B connections with commercial property owners.
- Administered and oversaw ADP for daily/weekly reporting, inventory tracking, scheduling, and payroll management.
Senior Accounts Manager
NBC Universal Comcast
Van Nuys , CA
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Successfully handled the opening and management of over 30 business accounts for Comcast digital services across local and national territories.
- Conducted field Marketing to acquire new potential clients, effectively negotiated contracts resulting in successful deal closures while prioritizing long-term benefits for the company and satisfying the client's needs
- Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities through analysis of client feedback, maximizing account growth and revenue generation.
- Achieved consecutive Top accounts Manager of the Year awards for surpassing sales goals by 87%.
Retail Store Manager
BCBG Max Azria Group
Culver City, CA
05.2006 - 09.2011
- Successfully built and mentored a skilled sales team of more than 20 employees in delivering exceptional customer service.
- Implemented innovative design concepts, visual merchandising, products displays, windows and floor plans to increase sales growth.
- Partnered with HR for all corrective actions, overseeing daily operations, staff scheduling, and inventory control.
- Received recognition and awards for outstanding performance as the top store manager, consistently surpassing sales goals by 88%.
- Chosen as BCBG professional Image manager for new store openings and training in new managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Tampa, FL06-2003
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Tampa, FL06-2003
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Staff Management
- Territory sales management
- New Business Development
- Sales Planning
- Vendor Management
- Market research, forecasting, and analysis
- Sales expertise
- Sales Coaching
- Excellent communication skills
- Product and service management
- Territory and account management
- Goal Setting
- Direct Sales
- Account Management
Timeline
District Sales Manager
Az accounts/costco
01.2016 - 03.2020
Area Sales Manager
T-mobile- Budget Mobile
02.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Accounts Manager
NBC Universal Comcast
10.2012 - 03.2014
Retail Store Manager
BCBG Max Azria Group
05.2006 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
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