Stephene Forté
Key Account Manager - Sales, Marketing & Business Development. Industries: Cosmetics ~ Esthetics ~ Wholesale + Retail ~ Live Selling ~ E-Commerce ~ Social ~ International (APAC + Canada) ~ Licensed Esthetician (2010)
- Role
- Key Account Manager at The Crème Shop
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephene Forté
I am a strategic Business Development and Key Account leader with more than a decade of experience accelerating brand growth across global and U.S. retail channels — including prestige, specialty, mass, drug, department store, and live shopping. I specialize in building high-performing account portfolios, elevating brand presence, and driving multimillion-dollar revenue gains through data-backed strategy and trusted partner relationships.My background uniquely blends strategic sales leadership, advanced negotiation, consumer and market analysis, and executive-level presentation skills — supported by 15+ years as a licensed esthetician. This gives me a rare ability to bridge product expertise, brand storytelling, and commercial strategy in a way that resonates with buyers, executives, and consumers.I have grown territories by triple digits, managed complex multi-market business units, and led launch strategies and brand expansions with major retailers including Sephora, Ulta, Mecca, Macy’s, World Market, Urban Outfitters, Ross, Burlington, Meijer, and international TV shopping networks.My strengths center on:• Transforming underperforming or stagnant accounts into high-growth categories• Leading executive-level business reviews, strategic line presentations, and expansion proposals• Identifying whitespace opportunities and turning trends into actionable revenue strategies• Developing and strengthening high-value relationships across buying teams and cross-functional internal groups• Driving forecasting accuracy, strategic planning, and channel-specific sales execution• Leading with integrity, industry expertise, and a collaborative, solutions-forward approachI excel in roles that value innovation, strategic thinking, partnership leadership, and data-driven decision-making — and I’m seeking opportunities where I can bring a senior-level impact to a mission-aligned beauty or wellness brand.
Experience
Key Account Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Education
Cabrillo College
Certificate, Professional Sales Skills
State of California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology - Esthetician
Esthetics License
2010
University of California, Berkeley
General Studies, Film Theory, Photography
PCA Skin
Skin Biology and Chemical Peel Certification, Skin Care
PepUp Tech
Certification, Salesforce Administration
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts - Multimedia Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
Certificate of Achievement in Beauty Industry Essentials, Product Development, Marketing, Media
UCLA Extension
Certification, Digital Marketing & Analytics
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