Dimitra Tangen
Glenview,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full time position. Ready to help team achieve company goals!
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Midwest Territory Sales
Corkys Footwear Inc
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Increased division profits with strategic territory expansion and acquisition of 239 new customers.
- Established and maintained 900 accounts, expanding territory by $5.56 million.
- Offered new and existing customers profitable products to maintain strong territory-wide revenue.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Sales Representative
Casitas Footwear
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales
Territory Manager
Steve Madden/Blondo Division/Canada
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify new opportunities for territory sales growth.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
- Managed over 900 accounts within Midwest Territory
- Researched competitor activity and used findings to develop sales growth strategies
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication
Technical Representative
La Canadienne (Canada) & Hispanitas (Spain)
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
Sales Floor Women's Shoe Department
Nordstrom
07.1997 - 03.2007
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Built productive relationships with customers to establish trust, rapport and increase satisfaction.
Store Manager
Chernin's Shoes
10.1983 - 07.1997
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Education
No Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Deree American College
Athens GreeceHigh School Diploma -
Von Steuben High School
Chicago, IL06.1981
Skills
- Territory sales management
- Territory expansion
- Sales initiatives
- Consistently meets sales goals
- Sales goals
Cooking, knitting, Gardening, walking and traveling with my Hubby!
In my spare time, I love to garden in the warmer months, Spending time with Family & Friends, is also high on my list. Knitting and crocheting are also a passion and I enjoy creating! Traveling and spending time with my hubby is my favorite pastime...and a sporting event on every TV if we can't get to a game!
Go Cubs! Go Bears! Go Bulls! Go Blackhawks!
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
VP Midwest Territory Sales
Corkys Footwear Inc
06.2017 - 10.2022
Sales Representative
Casitas Footwear
05.2016 - 06.2017
Territory Manager
Steve Madden/Blondo Division/Canada
07.2008 - 05.2016
Technical Representative
La Canadienne (Canada) & Hispanitas (Spain)
03.2007 - 07.2008
Sales Floor Women's Shoe Department
Nordstrom
07.1997 - 03.2007
Store Manager
Chernin's Shoes
10.1983 - 07.1997
No Degree - Journalism, Broadcast
Deree American College
High School Diploma -
Von Steuben High School
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