Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kellsie Elo

Toronto,ON

Summary

Accomplished Account Executive with extensive branding expertise and a proven track record in orchestrating promotional and event strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage customers, and increase market share. A forward-thinking and innovative professional with strong leadership, relationship-building, and project management skills. Seeking an opportunity to apply my experience in both marketing and sales of cosmetics and skincare in the US and Canada to drive business growth and success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

KORA Organics
09.2018 - Current

• Lead the growth of Sephora Canada's wholesale operations, ensuring strategic alignment, driving revenue growth, surpassing sales targets, and expanding market influence through omnichannel initiatives.
• Coached, managed & developed teams to provide exceptional service and achieve sales goals USA/CAD.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties USA/CAD.
• Utilized full range of marketing tactics and tools to drive lead conversion and quality across multiple channels.
• Coordinated with digital team to define target messaging and create engaging web content.
• Facilitated growth and increased brand awareness by working with sales team to build and maintain key business relationships in USA/CAD Markets.

Account Executive

Vita Liberata
12.2016 - 09.2018
  • Developed seasonal and targeted promotions to drive brand exposure and generate revenue
  • Met or exceeded fiscal sales goals, maximizing operating budgets
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Prepared presentations, proposals and sales contracts for existing and potential accounts.
  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.

Senior Beauty Advisor

Sephora
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures and products
  • Supported profitability by upselling products and services and processing sales
  • Provided excellent customer service and skincare treatments to clients.

Makeup Artist (MAC)

Estee Lauder companies
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction
  • Checked physical inventory to maintain product stock levels
  • Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques by using YouTube, beauty blogs and magazines
  • Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind
  • Promoted sales events and product launches to customers.

Brand Ambassador

Vibrant Marketing / Diageo
03.2015 - 01.2021
  • Tracked market and competitor activities to stay current on products and consumer preferences
  • Worked promotional events for different products
  • Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers
  • Leveraged smartphones, tablets and CRM systems to manage and document daily activities
  • Set up and managed booths at trade shows and businesses
  • Promoted products and services in television commercials, on film or in videos.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarke Road Secondary School
London, ON
06.2013

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Customer Relationships
  • Sales Strategies Implementation
  • Budget Management
  • Strong Presentation Skills
  • Client Campaigns
  • Sales Expertise
  • Territory Management
  • Sales and Market Development
  • Stock management
  • Business Development
  • Vendor Management

Certification

Microsoft Excel/ PowerPoint

  • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet functionalities, data analysis, and formula application. Proficient in leveraging Excel for complex data modeling, visualization, and creating dynamic reports to enhance organizational efficiency.

Social Media Marketing

  • Focus on achieving tangible results and a measurable return on investment. Learn how to create comprehensive performance reports, demonstrating the impact of social media efforts on key business objectives.
  • · Enhance time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure optimal productivity. Learn to balance competing priorities and allocate resources efficiently.

Management Leadership

  • · Enhance time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure optimal productivity. Learn to balance competing priorities and allocate resources efficiently.
  • Learn how to set clear, achievable, and aligned goals for the team. Develop skills in creating strategic plans that contribute to the overall success of the organization.

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Account Executive

KORA Organics
09.2018 - Current

Account Executive

Vita Liberata
12.2016 - 09.2018

Senior Beauty Advisor

Sephora
03.2015 - 06.2017

Brand Ambassador

Vibrant Marketing / Diageo
03.2015 - 01.2021

Makeup Artist (MAC)

Estee Lauder companies
12.2013 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Clarke Road Secondary School
Kellsie Elo