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Carla Paniagua

Carla Paniagua

Redwood City

Summary

    Creative and talented professional with a proven track record in luxury sales, merchandising, and business management.

    Strong desire to express my keen interest in the luxury sales. With a decade of experience in luxury cosmetics sales and seven years in business management sales, I bring a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and fostering client relationships in high-end retail environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chanel Beauty & Fragrance Business Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue
10.2022 - 10.2024

My role as the Chanel Beauty and Fragrance Business Manager is multifaceted, requiring strong leadership skills to guide the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs set by Chanel. It also requires a deep understanding of the brand and its products, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional luxury service to clients.

Senior Market Trainer

Erno Laszlo
01.2019 - 08.2021

As an Erno Laszlo Senior Market Trainer, my role included collaborating with beauty counter associates to ensure they meet and exceed daily sales goals through guidance, training, and support. Performing spa services such as facial treatments or consultations to demonstrate product efficacy and enhance customer loyalty. Analyzing business trends by monitoring weekly customer activity, sales performance, and overall market trends. Providing regular reports to corprote on sales performance, event outcomes, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions and improve future initiatives.

La Mer Beauty Ambassador

Neiman Marcus
01.2017 - 11.2018

As a La Mer Beauty Ambassador my responsibilities included maximizing personal business through effective use of clientele tools. Successfully meeting daily sales goals and executing clienteling strategies. Organizing and managing outsourcing, store, and spa events. Providing personalized product recommendations tailored to customer preferences and product knowledge.

La Mer Business Manager

Bloomingdales
04.2016 - 01.2017

As a La Mer Business Manager my commitment focused on nurturing customer relationships and fostering loyalty through personalized interactions and meticulous client file management. I consistently met and exceeded daily sales and clienteling objectives, leveraging deep knowledge of store products and services to drive sales growth. 

Chanel Cosmetics Counter Manager

Lord and Taylor
05.2013 - 12.2015

As Chanel Cosmetics Counter Manager, I effectively communicated and monitored sales, IPT (items per transaction), and clienteling plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. I provided comprehensive training to Beauty Advisors (BAs) to enhance their performance and achieve daily sales and clienteling targets consistently. 

Education

Fashion Design

Academy Of Art University
San Francisco,CA
01-2010

Graduated -

Mount Pleasant Highschool
San Jose, Ca
06-2006

Timeline

Chanel Beauty & Fragrance Business Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue
10.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Market Trainer

Erno Laszlo
01.2019 - 08.2021

La Mer Beauty Ambassador

Neiman Marcus
01.2017 - 11.2018

La Mer Business Manager

Bloomingdales
04.2016 - 01.2017

Chanel Cosmetics Counter Manager

Lord and Taylor
05.2013 - 12.2015

Fashion Design

Academy Of Art University

Graduated -

Mount Pleasant Highschool
Carla Paniagua