Kiki Bertich

Background

About Kiki Bertich

My customers would say I embrace & champion what I am selling 100%; that I am tenacious, direct, organized, proactive, and a partner and advocate for them. I bring value to every call and each account; my consultative approach is refreshing yet demands action. I respond to opportunities with immediacy and lasting impact. And, most importantly, I believe in a culture of ownership and innovation that enjoys winning. Who am I? I'm a dynamic, results-driven Account Manager with 20+ years of demonstrated success driving sales growth and profitability. I have effectively managed small, from Pacific Northwest & Alaskan independents to large volume, national chains (Dunham's, Scheels, Bass Pro Shops, SportChek & Meijer) in diverse channels (Outdoor, E-Commerce, Farm/Ranch, Workwear, Marine, Mass & Sporting Goods). In a constantly changing retail environment, I bring stability to my employer, team and retailers through extensive product knowledge, independent retail experience and communication expertise. I take a very planned approach to my business. I quickly build rapport and establish trust. Every customer interaction is treated as an opportunity to serve, propel sales, deepen relationships, and exceed company objectives. Over my career I've earned a reputation for having a relentless work ethic; being a holistic thinker and a skilled negotiator with an intuitive sense of market trends, consumer buying patterns and retail dynamics. I leverage my wide-range understanding of product, competition, and market landscape to drive sales strategy, achieve goals, and maintain trusted partnerships. Areas of Expertise: Wholesale Sales • Business Development • Product Assortment Planning • Merchandising • Buying • Relationship Management • Time Management • Effective Communications • Operational Excellence • Territory Management • Critical Thinking • Brand & Distribution Strategy • Collaborative Partnerships • Trend Analysis • Visual Merchandising • Customer Service • Interpersonal Skills • Effective Presentation Skills • Pricing Strategy • Negotiations • Apparel