susie von mettenheim

account coordinator

About

Managing Sales for SNEWS which is the Outdoor Industry's leading industry source for breaking trade news, retail trends and innovations. Managing sales for The Outdoor Guides, which are product guides built for retailers in the Outdoor Industry, to support Outdoor Specialty Retailers nation wide. I am a seasoned Sales professional with a wide breadth of of Outdoor Industry sales experience in different markets within the industry. As a long time owner of my own sales rep. agency, to being a top sales associate for Patagonia.

Country

united states

City

nederland

Industry

sports

Skill

sales operations, merchandising, sales management, marketing, marketing strategy, customer service, team building, account management, public speaking, product development, management, inventory management, advertising, sports, trade shows, marketing communications, online advertising, strategic planning, visual merchandising, process scheduler, market analysis, non profits, planning and assortment, sales, social media, retail, retail sales, salesforce.com

Experience

assistant sales representative and office manager

alpin sales

1993-6 - 1997-6 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I worked closely with the principle sales reps in a sales agency that represented well established outdoor brands to the outdoor specialty retail markets. I assisted the sales rep in all facets of the business, from showing the brands to new customers, as well as existing accounts. Helped maintained order entry, line reviews, customer service issues. Worked with manufactures in house sales and customer service teams. I helped set up and manage both regional and national trade shows, and conducted in -store clinics. Managed principle sales rep. schedules, and managed general office duties to maintain an efficient work environment.

team sales and customer service representative

pearl izumi

1992-4 - 1993-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

worked with national club teams in their selection of team uniforms. Worked closely with a customized design team in conjunction with the team managers in coming up with club uniforms. Acted as an in house sales representative with these teams within a set territory geographically. Provided necessary customer service responsibilites as needed. Was responsible to build and prospect new team accounts to continue to grow the custom team markets for the company.