Chris Murillo
Director of Business Development @The House Of Friends
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Business Development @The House Of Friends
Cultivated and nurtured strategic relationships with globally renowned bands, brands, and influencers to successfully launch and grow their online stores- Elevated influencer brands by transitioning them from standard merchandise drops to bespoke, custom-designed garments, taking their businesses to new heights- Collaborated closely with the executive team to conceptualize and implement brand initiatives that drive growth and market presence- Led cross-functional collaboration between product development/design teams and merchandise teams to create innovative, purpose-driven products- Managed vendor relationships, negotiated costs and minimum order quantities, with a focus on maximizing gross margin, ensuring competitive pricing, and enhancing marketplace positioning- Oversaw product development processes, ensuring high-quality, trend-relevant products were delivered while meeting margin targets- Applied technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with a creative and effective approach- Managed timelines and calendars to ensure timely product sample approvals and deliveries, meeting critical milestones- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to streamline order processing and production timelines, enhancing operational efficiency- Proactively identified new business opportunities and cultivated relationships with potential accounts to drive business growth and expansion.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside
General Studies
University of Phoenix
Business Administration, Management and Operations
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS MURILLO
Strategic Operations ProfessionalDynamic executive with over 25 years in management roles designing and directing nationwide sales, marketing, and training programs. Energetic, results-driven leader who has directly influenced the acceleration and financial success of organizations such as United Independent and Smith+Noble, both subsidiaries of Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: IACI), sister company to Home Shopping Network. Effectively rallied organization around brand and sales building vision as laid out by executive team.Core competencies include:• Process Improvement • Budget Management • Regional Management • Strategic Planning • Tactical Execution • Executive Presentation Skills • Business Analytics • Communication • Team Building • Cost Reduction • Business Development • Relationship Management • Account Management • Training Methodologies • Organization Leadership • Sales Operations
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