Anna Grace Kirkland

About Anna Grace Kirkland

I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Retail & Consumer Science in May 2021. I have worked in the retail industry for over five years gaining experience in-store and at the corporate level in buying and merchandising. I am a motivated professional with demonstrated strengths in meeting challenging financial targets, timely follow through and execution of company directives, and analyzing key business metrics to identify opportunities within the business. I am an excellent communicator with a strong background in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships. Additionally, some soft skills of mine include adaptability, results-oriented, relationship building and multitasking.

Experience

1. Director of Retail Sales

   Clean Age

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Enhance retail footprint through the acquisition of new distributor and retailer partnerships while overseeing existing key accounts.• Maximize sales and order integrity by analyzing sales reports to identify assortment voids and reordering gaps from accounts. • Orchestrate and direct full lifecycle of new college sales and marketing program, encompassing recruitment, curriculum, launch, and ongoing support.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor of Science in Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management

  2017 — 2021