Marisa Rossi
New Orleans
Summary
Inspiring manager with extensive experience in dynamic product industries and leadership roles. Skilled at decreasing downtime and spending while increasing sales and customer satisfaction. Organized and dedicated to streamlining procedures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Ganz USA
New Orleans
08.2023 - Current
- Created presentations for potential customers highlighting products' features and benefits.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Provided feedback on product performance from customers in order to inform product development decisions.
- Suggested new products to increase sales and add to their product mix.
- Cold called in my territory to obtain new accounts.
- Sent email blasts regularly announcing new products and market trends
- Maintained my open order log to maximize shipping of orders.
- Serviced approximately 180 different retail stores.
- Planned my route daily.
- Reported to my manager the status of my new leads.
- Worked the gift market in Atlanta.
- Sold to customers using Zoom
Merchandiser
Survey.com
New Orleans
04.2018 - Current
- Generated reports detailing current stock levels, sales figures, markdown information.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
- Performed product demonstrations to encourage sales.
- Team lead for overnight resets at supermarkets.
- Cosmetic resets.
- Reading complex planograms
- Designing planograms.
- Visual Merchandising.
- Safety regularions for hazardous chemicals.
- Product expiration date rotation.
Regional Sales Manager
WEK & ASSOCIATES
New Orleans
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Manufacturer's Sales Representative for 35 Manufacturers of Pool and Outdoor Kitchen Related Products
- Maintained Relationships with existing Dealers, Builders, and Service companies in both Residential and Commercial Business Types
- Worked with Distribution Channels to Increase Sales of Innovative Product Lines that I Represented
- Informed my Clients if Important Industry Changes or Market Conditions that May effect their Businesses
- Resolved any Warranty or Product Issues
- Created sales routes to Minimize Drive Time in my Region
- Maintained Excellent Follow-Up Time for all Emails and Phone Calls
- Made Sure Purchase Orders we're correct and on time
- Spent time Educating Staff of how to Properly Use Any of my Products
- Reported Monthly any Sales Opportunities, Change in Market Conditions, Patterns within Batch numbers of Products, or any Other Notable Person or Circumstances
- Worked Table-Top Events in Behalf of Manufacturers that I represent
- Attended Trade Shows on Behalf of Brands I Represent
- Attended Multiple Webinar Training Sessions
- Responsible for Two States; Louisiana and Mississippi
Brand Ambassador
LONZA GROUP
New Orleans
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintain product displays; stocking and rotating inventory
- Resolve inventory discrepancies
- Conduct professional sales calls and online field reports
- Identify concerns and communicate product promotions
- Replenish stock; transport, face-out, and rotate
- Process damaged or defective product per policies
- Complete product training and safety courses
- Identify concerns and communicate product promotions
- Complete mileage, time sheets, and expense reports in a timely manner
Executive Sales Manager
LEISURE LIVING
Gonzales
01.1998 - 12.2015
- Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
- Prepare bank deposits
- Process payroll information
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
- Resolve customer complaints
- Maintain communication with all prospective buyers
- Use negotiation to make sales
- Reconcile records of bank transactions
- Determine product prices and discounts
- Plan sales promotions
- Place orders for merchandise to be sold
- Manage staff
- Maintain inventory records
- Review sales reports
- Match order forms with invoices
- Calculate and prepare checks for payments
- Determine goods and services to be sold
Sales Consultant
WRIGHT'S FURNITURE
Gonzales
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock
- Sell merchandise and arrange for delivery
- Answer questions regarding the store and merchandise
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BATON ROUGE, LA05.2002
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Clerical
- Active Listening
- Negotiation
- Proficiency in Quickbooks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in Power Point
- Cold calling
- Customer relationship management
- Product presentations
- Market trend analysis
- Sales analysis
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Goal setting
- Business growth
- Strategic business planning
- Account penetration
- Multitasking and organization
- Sales training
- Client consultations
- Brand promotion
- Order management
- Industry networking
- Staff training
- Territory expansion
- Improvement planning
- Sales presentations
- Price structuring
- Competitor research
- Trends analysis
- Vendor management
Timeline
Territory Manager
Ganz USA
08.2023 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
WEK & ASSOCIATES
09.2019 - 09.2019
Merchandiser
Survey.com
04.2018 - Current
Brand Ambassador
LONZA GROUP
01.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Consultant
WRIGHT'S FURNITURE
01.2004 - 12.2005
Executive Sales Manager
LEISURE LIVING
01.1998 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Finance
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY