Rachel Peterman
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St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Rachel is available for work
Results-driven omnichannel merchant and consultant with extensive experience in strategic planning, retail management, and business development. Proven track record of cultivating successful partnerships, driving revenue growth, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Entrepreneurial mindset, adept at identifying opportunities and mitigating risks. Expertise in team management, retail operations, merchandise planning, data analytics, and international brand launches.
- Brands Rachel has worked with
- Desmond & Dempsey
- Gucci Group Watches and Jewelry
- Michael Kors
- Bloomingdale's
- Rachel Ralston
- Rachel's past titles
- Head of Sales and Business Development
- Sales Director
- National Account Manager
- Business Planner
- Assistant Retail Buyer
- Merchandise Analyst
- Purchasing Assistant
- Commercial Director
To be discussed
Open to Full time or Part time work
- Freelance Assignments
- Permanent Positions
- Hourly Consulting
Commercial Director / Strategic Consultant
Rachel Ralston
Aug 2016 - Now
● Founded a consulting agency providing strategic planning, in-house training, and bespoke monthly support for high-growth start-ups
● Successfully built commercial and merchandising strategies both d...
Head of Sales & Merchandise Planning
Desmond & Dempsey
Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
● Head of sales, wholesale, and merchandise planning departments for the luxury pajama brand reporting directly to the founders
● Senior member of the corporate strategic planning board overseeing the...
Sales Director - Europe Distribution
Gucci Group Watches and Jewelry
May 2014 - Aug 2016
● Director of development for Gucci timepieces and fine jewelry within 24 European countries
● Negotiated and managed distribution network, increasing sales by over 40% YoY
● Defined integrated sales ...
National Accounts Manager
Gucci Group Watches and Jewelry
Apr 2013 - May 2014
● Managed and developed the Gucci watch and jewelry business within US department stores including Nordstroms, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s,
and Saks Fifth Avenue ($25 million in total retail sales)
● Creat...
Business Planner, MMK Handbags
Michael Kors
Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
• Managed topline and assortment planning for Michael Kors within all Macy’s locations
• Created plans by door to ensure proper inventory flow and customized assortments by location (666 locations)
• ...
Merchandise Planning
Trend Analysis
Merchandising
Fashion
Apparel
Inventory Management
Visual Merchandising
Retail
English
Native
Arizona State University
BFA
Mixed Media
2001 to 2005
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