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Sarah Fox
Luxury Textiles Brands Manager
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
After 3 years as National Commercial manager for James Dunlop, the switch to International Brands Manager 3 1/2 years ago allowed me to stretch the skills I learned in the commercial sector - being responsive, solutions orientated, a good listener, enlivening and enthusing our sales team, and being able to anticipate the needs of an agile and active customer base. The International Brands manager role has honed those skills and added more including product/brand stewardship, marketing campaign collaboration and management, business development, and trend forecasting, among many others.
My continued passion for the very best in interior design and textiles is boundless.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
International Brands Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2017 - Current
- Manage selection, pricing and releasing to market of key luxury brands.
- Work with key clients alongside sales team to find mutually beneficial pathways to success. Strategic relationship management has been strong and beneficial.
- Identify business opportunities within the industry and seek out areas for growth. Business development is an exciting part of the role.
- Boosted visibility and sales of top end brands steadily for the three 1/2 years I have been in the role. We now enjoy considerable market recognition for our major international brands and formed a growing and active fan base who also act as advocates for these product lines within the industry.
- Initiated key client relationships and shared marketing projects alongside recognised and celebrated industry companies.
- Designed, implemented and run industry activations and exhibitions at respected trade shows to budget and for maximum impact.
- Invigorating and educating the internal team on the ever growing and changing product offer to help them engage their individual client lists and territories.
- Presenting collections to industry peers and clients with exciting results, stimulating our customer base and bringing excitement to the customer experience.
- Strategised and collaborated with other senior managers to deliver pathways and growth opportunities for their team members.
National Commercial Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
Melbourne, Victoria
06.2015 - 10.2017
Commercial Account Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
Auckland, NZ
07.2011 - 06.2015
Account Manager
Mokum Textiles/James Dunlop Textiles
Auckland, NZ
03.2010 - 07.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Auckland Senior College
Auckland, AUK 12.1996 - 12.1996
Skills
Trend identifier
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My current and previous roles have required a lot of local travel to support the wider sales teams Australia wide, and to connect with the other senor managers and Board in NZ. I'm very happy to continue to travel, when safe, as frequently as required.
I have also traveled to meet with my key brands internationally and have attended trade events and mill visits in France, Germany and Belgium.
Interests
Art
Interior Design
Food
Timeline
International Brands Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
07.2017 - Current
National Commercial Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
06.2015 - 10.2017
Commercial Account Manager
James Dunlop Textiles
07.2011 - 06.2015
Account Manager
Mokum Textiles/James Dunlop Textiles
03.2010 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Auckland Senior College
12.1996 - 12.1996
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