Michele Pytlinski

Background

About Michele Pytlinski

Versatile Executive who is able to contribute comprehensive sales and merchandising background towards business performance optimization.*Respected Merchandiser with distinguished 25+ year career leading sales, marketing and merchandise operations.*Accomplished Executive with proven expertise handling multiple strategic accounts simultaneously that have produced annual sales exceeding $15MM.*Strategic and creative problem-solver, experienced in conducting focus groups, surveys, and market research.*Recognized expert in Public Relations, Sales, Importing, Sourcing, International Relations, Merchandising, Design, Product Development, and Buying.*In depth experience in client-focused industries focused on delivering world class customer service.*Dynamic communicator, able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.*Adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.*Brokered contracts with Major League Baseball & Indy 500 licenses; experience with Hershey, Peanuts, Star Wars, and NASCAR brands.*Lean Certified.*Six Sigma.