Christina Lilliehöök
Copenhagen
Summary
Seasoned retail buyer and merchandiser with an entrepreneurial mindset. Great team player and used to work in a dynamic, fast paced and international environment, where forecasting the future is a handy skill.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Illum A/S
10.2022 - Current
- Planning and managing an annual budget of ~ 4 mil euro for the shoe departments in Illum
- Responsible for strategic planning in brand curation, pricing and marketing execution to increase sales and customer engagement
- Oversaw new store development projects by facilitating collaboration across internal and external stakeholders through cross-functional meetings
- Headed negotiations for store openings, new supplier agreements and optimize current partnerships with focus on business growth
Buyer - Merchandiser
Illum A/S
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Identifying opportunities through analyzing current performance, trends and negotiation of contracts
- Planning annual budgets and strategy for the shoes and accessories department
- Developed and sustained relationships with 120+ suppliers and worked closely with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient collaboration
Merchandiser
Illum A/S
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the Shoes and Lingerie department with 120+ local and international luxury brands
- Increased the trading efficiency and optimized the full life-cycle of the products from buying to final customer sale
- Ensured stable collaboration with all departments of Illum, while being the link to our external partners
Sales Advisor
Illum A/S
04.2016 - 03.2017
International Sales Intern
Baum Und Pferdgarten
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Sales to Danish and international customers in the showroom and on fairs in Denmark and Paris
- Responsible for maintaining the e-commerce platform
- Product updating in their back office system Microsoft Dynamics
Store Manager
Formidabel
01.2013 - 03.2016
- In charge of managing the shop and staff in a jewellery shop
- Buying and re-stock of collections and products
- Delivering high service and guiding customers to the best purchase
Education
Bachelor - Service management
Lund University
Lund01-2014
High School Diploma -
Katedralskolan
Lund01.2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Assortment planning
- Negotiation
- Performance analyses
- Teamwork
- Excel, Powerpoint, AX Dynamics, Qlickview, Gofact, Sitoo
Language
Swedish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Danish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Upon request.
Timeline
Buyer
Illum A/S
10.2022 - Current
Buyer - Merchandiser
Illum A/S
03.2020 - 10.2022
Merchandiser
Illum A/S
03.2017 - 03.2020
Sales Advisor
Illum A/S
04.2016 - 03.2017
International Sales Intern
Baum Und Pferdgarten
04.2015 - 11.2015
Store Manager
Formidabel
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor - Service management
Lund University
High School Diploma -
Katedralskolan
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