Amy Tejada

Experience

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  The Children's Law Center

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Administrative Assistant Intern
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  Papa Juan Cigar Room

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  Retail Store Manager
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  Central Cigar Lounge

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Store Manager
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  Imperial Brands PLC

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2023

  Assistant General Manager - Casa de Montecristo

  • Explored for innovative ways to create added sales volume through product education, sampling and outside partnerships.• Successfully developed ways to accommodate store’s issues.• Exceeded sales goals and profitability targets by implementing new and unique marketing strategies.• Ensured relationship building and customer satisfaction was being met.• Maintained communication with upper management as well with the store team regarding retail sales daily.• Responsible for the upkeep of merchandise.• Accountable for employee’s performance and compliance with company policies and processes, including work schedule management, coaching/counseling, and motivation.• Recruited, trained, motivated, and developed the team, our company’s greatest asset.• Brand ambassador for several in-store and out of store events.• Attended trips to tobacco farms and factory in Nicaragua and Dominican Republic which enabled me to increase my knowledge of our products. Show less

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  Casa de Montecristo

  May 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Represented peers in discussions related to industry’s trends and identifying the right manufacturers for future partnerships.• Coordinated meeting and trainings with vendor for potential business.• Identified pilot locations by utilizing sales data on PowerBI, Bepoz, and in store developments.• Reintroduced and advised management product assortment for Fratello cigars, Room101 Cigars, Black Label Trading Co, Aladino, Tatuaje Cigars, Crux Cigars, and Arturo Fuente.• Created opportunities and vendor support capabilities such as events, staff trainings, and guest’s engagements.• Solicit feedback from in-store sales associates and 18+ retail managers to conclude ideal product lines.• Developed new concepts for company’s merchandising new products. Show less

  • Retail General Manager

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2023

  • President of Product Advisory Board

    May 2020 - Aug 2022
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  GMC

  Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  BDC Agent
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  Avalon Flooring

  Mar 2024 - now

  Sales Consultant