Allison Schiller
Raleigh
Summary
Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue, and profit goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Neiman Marcus
08.2025 - Current
- Gained valuable experience in visual merchandising and utilizing planograms to increase layout sections of the store and increase purchasing. Assisted manager in implementing sales strategies. Worked as dresser for several fashion shows.
Jewelry Sales Professional Tier 1
Reeds Jewelers
06.2021 - 07.2025
- In the past year sold $1.2 million in Jewelry and watches excluding Rolex. Top Bridal producer and received many rewards from both David Yurman and Roberto Coin for my success. Achieved my AJP and last month I received my Diamond grading certificate. I loved working in this retail environment as my customers are my priority which are reflected in my reviews.
- Built strong relationships with customers through personalized service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Jewelry Sales
R.C. Wahl Jewelers
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: R.C. Wahl Jewelers is a high end jewelry store that has been in business 127 years and five generations in the family. Carrying everything from sterling silver to engagement rings, Rolex and my specialty which is custom design.
- Redesigning existing engagement rings and designing pendants from pieces that people haven’t worn making something special come to life. With my extensive design and sales background I have the ability to understand what the customer is trying to achieve.
- R.C. Wahl Jewelers is a high end jewelry store that has been in business 127 years and five generations in the family. Carrying everything from sterling silver to engagement rings, Rolex and my specialty which is custom design.
President and Designer
Allison Schiller Designs
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Founded and managed Allison Schiller Design, a boutique jewelry Design firm that marketed its products through B2B channels including major national high-end retailers, wholesalers, fashion-related publications, showroom, trunk shows and the Internet.
- Design and sold jewelry collections that blended gems and other lapidary and estate-sourced elements with artisan metal work to create items that are unique, visually appealing and difficult to replicate. Responsibilities included selling to retailers, designing quarterly collections, managing Page2 showrooms and employees, external public relations and web development firms, negotiating sourced materials. Maintaining relationships with major suppliers, retailers and third-party investors; developing new channels of distribution and managing the company’s staff to be organized, cohesive and in communication as a team.
- Achieved a 90% close rate by cold calling on retailers and positioning a product line that appeals to their target customers. Landed more than 100 retailers within the company’s first year including Fred Segal, London Jewelers, Material Possessions, Bloomingdales, and MIX at the Breakers.
- Achieved a 90% retention rate on relationships that generated more than 60% gross margin by introducing new collections on a quarterly basis, positioning the collection within their unique brand, consistently meeting deadlines and by delivering outstanding customer service without exception.
- Landed deals with New York and Los Angeles showrooms resulting in the rapid increase of orders and clients such as Bloomingdales, Takashimaya, Gilt Group, Golden Bear, Elyse Walker and many others.
- Acquired vendor certification with Federated Department Stores and executed successful sell-through and trunk shows at top traffic Bloomingdale stores on both coasts.
- Hired and motivated 8 team members including sales representatives, office manager, accounting, and operations.
- Founded and managed Allison Schiller Design, a boutique jewelry Design firm that marketed its products through B2B channels including major national high-end retailers, wholesalers, fashion-related publications, showroom, trunk shows and the Internet.
Fabrics Sourcing Manager
Spiegel
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Spiegel, Inc. is a leading U.S. retailer of apparel, accessories and home furnishings best known for its catalogues including Spiegel’s, Newport News and Eddie Bauer.
- Responsible for identifying potential sourcing opportunities by analyzing spend and stakeholder relationships and for monitoring timeliness and quality performance indicators to assure goals were met. Achieved per-yard cost targets by researching business requirements and leveraging vendor relationships.
- Spiegel, Inc. is a leading U.S. retailer of apparel, accessories and home furnishings best known for its catalogues including Spiegel’s, Newport News and Eddie Bauer.
Territory Sales Manager, West Coast
Richard Marks Yarns
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Richard Marks Yarns, Inc. is a private company specialized in the sourcing and wholesale distribution of yarns on a worldwide basis.
- Exclusive west coast territory sales manager representing the largest yarn mills in the world. Understanding designer trends, helping brands design new collections, and matching their price points with my yarn mills resulted is both increasing sales on existing mills that I represented, and landing additional mills to represent, including the largest chenille producer in the U.S.
- Grew overall territory revenue by over 150% developing relationships and negotiating contracts with St. John, Banana Republic, DKNY, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s Co-op, J. Crew, BeBe, Laundry by Shelli Segal and BCBG.
- Piloted program at St. John Knits that resulted in their signature style recognized world-wide and over $500,000 in sales.
- Developed and secured a private label contract with Banana Republic for cashmere sweater program that resulted in over $250,000 in sales.
- In order to build relationships and sell with knowledge and confidence, attended yarn fairs, market trade shows, and trained in mill factory in Mexico.
- Helped produce private label product line for Saks Five Avenue by helping product design and finding new mill to source the yarn.
- Richard Marks Yarns, Inc. is a private company specialized in the sourcing and wholesale distribution of yarns on a worldwide basis.
Jewelry sales professional
Diamonds Direct
Raleigh
- Utilized product knowledge to assist clients in selecting the perfect pieces, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to create appealing product presentations that attracted customers.
- Conducted follow-up communications with clients after purchases, reinforcing customer loyalty and encouraging referrals.
- Suggested additional items that would coordinate well with purchase selections.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate jewelry pieces based on their needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Fashion, Merchandising, And Design
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-1995
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Sales expertise
- Upselling and cross selling
- Closing techniques
- Customer relationship building
- Sales presentations
- Customer needs assessment
- Product merchandising
Certification
GIA/AJP
GIA Diamond grading certification
Timeline
Intern
Neiman Marcus
08.2025 - Current
Jewelry Sales Professional Tier 1
Reeds Jewelers
06.2021 - 07.2025
Jewelry Sales
R.C. Wahl Jewelers
01.2020 - 01.2021
President and Designer
Allison Schiller Designs
01.2007 - 01.2017
Fabrics Sourcing Manager
Spiegel
01.2000 - 01.2001
Territory Sales Manager, West Coast
Richard Marks Yarns
01.1996 - 01.1999
Jewelry sales professional
Diamonds Direct
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Fashion, Merchandising, And Design
University of Rhode Island