Emily Perry
Raleigh
Summary
Product and wholesale professional with experience in product development, production coordination, sourcing, and wholesale sales within the apparel, accessories, and gift industries. Skilled at managing multiple projects, building strong relationships, and supporting products from development through production. Combines sales with operational experience to help drive efficiency, maintain quality standards, and support business growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Coordinator
Mary Square
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinate product development and production activities for the Gift Division, ensuring products align with brand standards, quality expectations, and customer needs.
- Manage multiple seasonal collections simultaneously, balancing overlapping timelines while supporting execution through all stages of development and production.
- Review product samples, conduct quality evaluations, and coordinate revisions to maintain product consistency and uphold quality standards.
- Maintain production calendars, purchase orders, costing information, and product data to support organization, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Lead supplier sourcing initiatives and cost negotiations to improve production efficiency, manage costs, and support profitability goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams, monitoring production status, resolving issues, and helping ensure on-time product delivery.
Wholesale Rep Support Coordinator
Mary Square
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Served as the primary point of contact for wholesale brand representatives, ensuring seamless communication and efficient issue resolution.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with sales representatives and buyers, delivering personalized support that enhanced customer satisfaction and sales performance.
- Traveled to major wholesale markets in Atlanta and Dallas to support product presentations, buyer engagement, and sales initiatives.
- Coordinated communication between internal departments and external representatives to streamline processes and improve responsiveness.
Team Manager
The Smith Agency
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Recruited, trained, and supervised wholesale market staff across multiple trade shows and events.
- Fostered a collaborative, high-performance environment while ensuring exceptional client service and operational execution.
Wholesale Market Sales Professional
AmericasMart
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Represented leading apparel, accessories, and gift brands at AmericasMart, Dallas Market Center, and MAGIC trade shows.
- Managed merchandising, booth setup, product presentation, order writing, and wholesale sales operations in fast-paced market environments.
- Leveraged trend knowledge and consultative selling techniques to build relationships with boutique owners and retail buyers.
- Processed orders and supported market operations through Faire, NuOrder, Shopify, and Apprise ERP systems.
- Selected to represent nationally recognized brands and franchise partners at high-profile wholesale events.
Education
Master of Science - Human Development and Family Science
East Carolina University
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
01.2020
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Timeline management
- Apprise ERP
- Microsoft Suites
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Product Coordinator
Mary Square
02.2026 - Current
Wholesale Rep Support Coordinator
Mary Square
02.2025 - 02.2026
Team Manager
The Smith Agency
08.2023 - 12.2024
Wholesale Market Sales Professional
AmericasMart
07.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Master of Science - Human Development and Family Science
East Carolina University