Gary Schneider

Experience

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  Silhouette Fashion Eyewear

  Jun 1991 - Mar 1996

  Territory manager

  Managed market development ,sales, and client servicing from Titusville to Key West.Revived dormant accounts and added over fifty new clients surpassing sales goals. Improved client merchandising promotions and trained retal staff in sales and service. Represented company at tradeshows in New York, Miami, Ft Lauderdale,and California. Awards include: Highest units per sale and unit price,Lowest return rate; Highest increase (23%) of unit and dollar sales.Highest number of new accounts opened

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  MOVADO WATCH COMPANY

  Mar 1996 - Feb 2010

  REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

  A world premier watchmaker, renowned for the design, manufacture and distribution of the most respected names and brands in "time". Company also designs and markets exclusive Movado jewelry throughout the United Sates.Self directed ,Passionate, resourceful and highly motivated Regional sales manager with a demonstrated reputation for producing measurable results in independent and regional accounts with iconic brands such as Movado through open communication, persuasive presentations, superior customer service and strong closing skills. Opened 32 new accounts the first year, attained similar results year over year.Top producer in Movado Sales for over 12 years; winner of numerous awards that included:Salesman of the Year, 28 star of the month awards, Company ring for $3 million in sales .Grew territory from $1.2 million to $5 million. Show less

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  Tuscany eyewear

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Regional Sales Manager Mid Atlantic States

  Regional Manager -Tuscany eyewearA privately owned company specializing in the production of opthalmic frames and sunglasses for the USA,Canada,Central/South American and Caribbean markets. Exclusive distributor of Porsche Design Eyewear.Territory Growth and Management: Assumed Mid Atlantic territory.Surpassed previous years sales by 56% after taking over region.Took an underperforming territory and transformed dormant accounts into top producers.Attained all company-implemented incentives by realizing set sales targets. Show less

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  Dean International Aviation

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2018

  Certified Flight Instructor

  For 16 years Dean International has educated over 6000 pilots from all over the world,including over 1,000 students from India alone.We have become one of the largest,most prestigious FAA-141 approved flight schools in North America.Dean International is the official flight training provider for Miami Dade Colleges "Professional pilot technology program" This allows you to obtain your commercial multi-engine pilot license,flight instructors certificate,and an Associates degree in aviation with an air traffic control option. Show less

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  88 RUE DU RHONE S.A.

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  Southeast regional sales manager

  A privately held Swiss watchmaking company, started by the Raymond Weil family, marketing the world's first accessible Swiss-made watch brand for the United Kingdom, the United States, and China.Territory Growth & Management: Pioneer a new brand for the Southeast US market for 88 Rue Du Rhone Timepieces. Responsible for sell in and sell through of 88 Rue Du Rhone products in Luxury Independent and National accounts such as Tourneau, Bloomingdales ,Macy's and Zale's. Organized and executed product, brand, and sales skills trainings for Men's and Women's Timepieces.Open and manage new sales accounts through prospecting, cold calling, networking, trade shows.Successful in surpassing monthly sales quotas. report account inventory levels and sell-through for existing accounts to drive sales. Show less

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  Trollbeads North America

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Regional Account Manager

  Trollbeads North America A family owned Danish hand crafted bead-on-bracelet company.Responsible for sales to Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee retail accounts. Implemented strategic sales plans by traveling to account locations for face-to-face sales presentations that resulted in a 93.9% increase versus previous year. Produced successful forecasts and budgets and maintained a proper reporting system to provide results to management. Also responsible to prospect and establish new accounts. Worked with customers to maintain proper inventory levels, merchandise in-case displays and train staff on Trollbeads products and sales techniques. Constantly strive to improve visiablity and gain additional case space. Managed travel budget within company guidelines.Provide excellent customer service. Show less

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  Gevril Group

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2023

  Southeast Territory manaager

  Responsibilities Roberto Cavalli by Frank Muller, Just Cavalli, Furla.Achieve sales targets assigned by company Sales ManagementBuilding long lasting business alliances between Gevril Group and retailersDevelop prospective new accounts through research and walk in cold callingProvide excellent communication on following up with retailersPrepare schedules and call reports as required by Sales ManagementConduct in depth retailer training on all brandsMonitor and report brand and competitive feedback to managementSkills and RequirementsProven sales experienceTrack record of quota achievementExcellent communication and negotiation acumenSelf-motivated and driven to succeedAble to deliver presentations to large groupsGood computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Show less

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  William Henry

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

  Regional Manager

  William Henry is and American brand creating timeless personal style for men through unique accessories crafted with honor and integrity.Territory growth & management of independent accounts in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.Open new accounts through prospecting , cold calling and trade showsDeliver inshore training and events merchandising and account inventory and sell through.