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Vivien Josaia

Vivien Josaia

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

North Island Sales Manager/Head Merchandiser/Buyer's Assistant

PAULA RYAN
03.2018 - Current
  • North Island Sales Manager developing and maintaining a partnership with fourteen retailers throughout the North Island region
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • An ability to understand and analyse sales performance reports
  • Achieved Quarterly targets including bonus incentive
  • Great customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong communication and team management skills
  • Organising VIP Customer events and personal styling
  • Merchandising our flagship store and other retail stockists
  • Assisting with the warehouse production and online sales.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.

North Island Sales Manager

Paula Apparel 2020 LTD
02.2018 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.

Senior Consultant

DMI HOMESTAGERS
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Home Staging projects from start to finish, staging all types of residential properties throughout the general and wider Auckland area
  • Achieving a high standard of presentation throughout all properties in order to help obtain the maximum value in the market
  • Offering expert advice on home staging while performing at home consultations with both vendors and real estate agents
  • Building relationships with clients and real estate agents to ensure the successful sale of each property staged
  • Organising and performing presentations with various real estate agencies
  • Introducing and informing agents of the services that DMI Homestagers offers while marketing and selling the brand of DMI.

Business Owner

Lylah
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Owner of a small high-end designer clothing boutique in Brisbane, Australia
  • Selling new designer labels, Zambesi, NOM.D, Cybele, Kate Sylvester, Deadly Ponies.

National Area Manager/Retail Buyer/Head Merchandiser

ZAMBESI
01.1999 - 02.2006

Experienced in managing the Auckland Zambesi stores

  • Conducting interviews, and employing new staff
  • Training, developing and leading the sales team to achieve set sales targets
  • Helping to establish new clients while maintaining and ensuring the loyal customer base remains looked after
  • Head merchandiser for all retail stores, utilizing my set skills to create an inviting and unique visual experience in each Zambesi store
  • Planning promotions and marketing for instore events
  • Organising fashion shows and setting up private VIP viewings
  • Forecasting and buying, placing orders for the stock required while working with set budgets given.
  • Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.

Education

Fashion and design pattern drafting, sewing and producing a small collection -

ACADEMY OF FASHION AND DESIGN
01.2001

NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 -

TANGAROA COLLEGE
01.2000

Skills

  • Visual Merchandising, designing shop windows and layouts for in-store displays, and merchandising the required product to achieve sales targets
  • Skilled Buyer involved in forecasting fashion trends, product development, and purchasing stock
  • Organising Fashion shows in-store events, and small private functions Marketing these events to the desired target market
  • Relationship Building
  • Goals and performance
  • Sales Presentations
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Rapport and relationship-building
  • New Business Development

References

  • Elizabeth Findlay, 021375 490, Owner and Designer, Zambesi
  • Sean Cai, 021 030 9594, Retail Manager, Zambesi
  • Nicole Glover, 0211462412, Finance Broker
  • Cecelia Herford-Smith Studio C Fashion Agency P/L Murrumbeena Australia Ph 0458 005 445

Timeline

North Island Sales Manager/Head Merchandiser/Buyer's Assistant

PAULA RYAN
03.2018 - Current

North Island Sales Manager

Paula Apparel 2020 LTD
02.2018 - Current

Senior Consultant

DMI HOMESTAGERS
03.2017 - 12.2017

Business Owner

Lylah
01.2007 - 01.2011

National Area Manager/Retail Buyer/Head Merchandiser

ZAMBESI
01.1999 - 02.2006

Fashion and design pattern drafting, sewing and producing a small collection -

ACADEMY OF FASHION AND DESIGN

NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 -

TANGAROA COLLEGE
Vivien Josaia