Pamela Accor

Experience

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  La-Z-Boy

  Feb 1997 - Feb 2004

  Sales Manager

  As a store manager, I have the following responsibilities: Sales Manager, Operations Manager, Trainer, and Salesperson.

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  Oskar Huber Furniture & Design

  Feb 2004 - Nov 2007

  Multi Store Corporate Sales Manager

  Responsible for providing effective leadership and training which resulted in increasing the sales and profit of the stores I have managed. I oversee and direct all aspects of a mid-high end furniture store. Maintain all accountability for recruiting, coaching, sales, design, merchandising, advertising, operations, and overall company profitability. I was able to effectively restructure the entire sales department, which includes the following:• Comprehensively managed all aspects of 6-store furniture retail operation, with a total volume of over $30 million.• Instrumental with launching the new company logo and changing the image of Oskar Huber into Design.• Proven ability to manage and lead a multi-store retail business by implementing all that is described above under accomplishments• Successfully opened 2 new stores (Lawrenceville 12/2006 and Northfield 05/2007) which will increase the sales volume by $17 million.• Recruited, hired, trained and mentored management team of 24 and sales staff of 70. Show less

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  Ashley Furniture Home Store

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

  Independent Retail Management Sales & Recruitment Trainer

  To whom it may concern,Pamela Alualu was retained as an independent retail consultant at Ashley Furniture HomeStore from 10/07 to 2/08. During this period, Pamela was instrumental in creating and implementing the following:Career Day: Pamela was responsible for organizing, directing, and recruiting a group of potential sales management applicants that fit our company profile, and committing them to attending our Career Day. Pamela's recruiting style was effective and resulted in recruiting top sales performers employed today. Recruiting: Staffing our sales team is one of the biggest issues we face, and can be detrimental to any company's ability to increase sales and profitability. Her retail sales knowledge and enthusiasm has inspired our sales team to get out in the field and learn to recruit top sales people.After much success with the above mentioned, we contracted Pamela to begin management training with my sales management team. She has the expertise in training sales managers on the Friedman Retail Management System. Pamela's course content involved teaching our organization on the basic essentials needed in any sales organization; how to develop & improve a sales organization; how to recruit and staff properly; how to measure accountability & key sales metrics; follow up, and much more. Her entire course was completed in eight, four-hour sessions.Pamela's presentations were well organized, interactive, informative, professional, and enthusiastic, and they seemed to energize our entire sales department. Pamela is an excellent sales trainer, sales recruiter, management and sales coach, and professional businessperson. She has a strong ability to motivate, coach and train, which in turn allowed a great positive long term affect our sales department. Sincerely,Will SchaferPresident Ashley Furniture HomeStoreLinden, N. Brunswick & Woodbridge, NJ Show less

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  Sears Holdings Corporation-Kmart

  Dec 2007 - Jan 2009

  Store Manager

  A Kmart Store manager can have a variety of tasks. The principal obligation of a Kmart Store Manager is administering and managing all the day-to-day process that is carried out in the store. She manages goods for display, product inventory, salespersons, etc. Though, she doesn’t manage every single detail of the product, but more or less he has the record of all the products and the employees who are assigned for managing the products. In addition to product and customer management, she has also to take careful attention to the members of the sales team, as they are the one who are responsible for customer service.Kmart Store’s employees reports to the Kmart Store Manager. She has also to supervise and to participate in hiring efficient employees. She can participate in recruiting eligible employees by interviewing them. She can work in conjunction with the HR professional in screening processes and recruitment activities. Aside from that, she has an important duty in of imparting development and training to the employees and sales team.A Kmart Store manager may carry out also scheduling processes in the store. She has to participate in team development activities and encourage employees to work as a team.Employee motivation is also one of the responsibilities of a Kmart Store Manager to encourage the employees to do their job efficiently.Attracting clients and customers are also one of the important responsibilities of Kmart Store Manager. She has to ensure that the services and products offered to a customer satisfy their needs. She has to coordinate with the Kmart Sales Associate in this area of responsibility.The duties of a Kmart Store Manager may change progressively depending on the growth of the business. However, the main goals remain the same which are to increase profitability and to give satisfactory customer service. Show less

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  Success Dynamics, Inc.

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  Retail Sales Resultant

  Pamela Alualu is a retail sales consultant who recently joined with the successful retail expert and motivational entrepreneur, Ron Martin of Success Dynamics, Inc. Pamela graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in counseling psychology. Pamela recently moved back to Hawaii after spending 12 years on the mainland managing and consulting in the retail industry. During Pamela’s time on the mainland she has become an expert in the following areas: coaching, marketing, advertising, customer service training, merchandising and display presentation, sales and management training, recruiting/hiring/interviewing techniques, relationship selling technique and so much more. Pamela also spent three years as a franchise owner of USA Baby and Child Space in Sacramento, CA. Pamela’s entrepreneurial spirit has led her career into the consulting business. Her most recent client, owner of three large Ashley Furniture Home Stores in New Jersey; is a testament to her ability to teach and implemented a proven selling and management system. He attributes his sales increase to the implementation of a complete selling system and statistical accountability. Pamela is excited to meet Hawaii’s business owners and introduce them to Ron Martin’s consulting services and The Morning Report. To contact Pamela Alualu please email her at paluau@gmail.com or go to www.successmadeeasy.com and request her services. Show less

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  Koa Collection and Thor Gallery

  May 2009 - Jan 2010

  Director of Sales

  Oversee all sales and operations of the Koa Collection and Thor Gallery.

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  Navy Exchange Pearl Harbour

  May 2010 - Jun 2013

  Consumable & Home Gallery Divisional Manager

  My division totals over $46 Million in sales volume which includes #1 Consumables Department and our #1 Navy Exchange Furniture Gallery in the world. It has been my pleasure to be working with an exceptional group of people at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. My growth in this industry has come from every person employed at the NEX. I have learned lessons from the top leader to the part time employee. Working along side these self motivated people has inspired my love for retail and it is a true pleasure to see such passionate people strive to be the #1 Navy Exchange in the World. Taking pride in your work and being your best every day is why we have had increasing sales over LY every year for the past 5 consecutive years. Thank you NEX for having me part of your team!http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=4187 Show less

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  Sales Outsourcing - Netpique

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Sales Manager-Orlando

  Offer small to medium size companies and opportunity to improve their business website or create a new website and optimize there search engine to create more traffic to their business. www.1and1.com

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  The Blue Book Building & Construction Network

  Dec 2014 - now

  Business Development Consultant

  Contractors Register, Inc. (The Blue Book Building and Construction Network’s official company name) is an employee-owned company and, this year, is celebrating our 100th year of servicing the commercial construction industry. My continued success relies on nurturing great relationships and providing an environment where I can excel professionally and personally. www.connectwithblue.comWww.connectwithblue.com www.bidscope.com www.buildingblok.com