REGIONAL BUYER NORDSTROM BY CHELSEA PAGAN TIMELINE Sales

REGIONAL BUYER NORDSTROM BY: CHELSEA PAGAN

TIMELINE Sales Associate (2005) • Experienced first hand what is on the floor and the demand for products. Misses Department Manager (2008) • Dealt with departmental issues and led a sales team successfully. District Buyer (2011) • Communicated with the stores and corporate what the needs are and what should be put into the stores in my district.

THE NEXT STEP • Regional Buyer – North East Division – Relocation – New York, NY • Job Qualifications: – Minimum of 8 years experience – Flexible schedule – Bachelors Degree in Fashion Merchandising – Communication skills – Ability to identify products for Nordstrom

RELOCATION • Currently residing in Washington, D. C. – Work throughout the DC Metropolitan Area – Commute to different locations and to trade shows in the area WOULD LIKE TO: • Relocate to New York City – Reside in Manhattan – Be able to be available to all stores in the area – Attend the many trade shows held in buying offices in NY

SALARY • As a District Buyer – Current salary of $87, 000 annually with benefits • Asking for Regional Buyer – $100, 035 annually with benefits – Accounts for cost of living increases – Larger title comes with larger responsibility and work – and covers relocation costs

WASHINGTON DC VS. NEW YORK CITY • There is a 15. 3% increase in cost of living in New York City compared to DC • Employers in New York typically pay their employees 7. 6% more than in Washington, DC Average Annual Salaries $ 85, 000. 00 $ 80, 000. 00 $ 75, 000. 00 $ 70, 000. 00 Washington, DC New York, NY

CURRENT EXPENDITURES Food Housing Utilities Apparel Transportation Vehicle Payments Gasoline Health Care Entertainment

COST OF LIVING Washington, DC 14% 14% 30% 15% 13% GROCERY ITEMS HOUSING UTILITIES TRANSPORTATION HEALTH CARE MISC. GOODS

COST OF LIVING New York City, NY 13% 14% 12% 11% 35% 15% GROCERY ITEMS HOUSING UTILITIES TRANSPORTATION HEALTH CARE MISC. GOODS

JUSTIFICATION • Results of previous promotion – Increase in sales by 25% – Conversion has risen • 22% in 2011 • 26% in 2012 • 4% increase • Previous Successful Projects – Opening of four new stores – Filled them with new merchandise and products – Led a team of associate buyers – Completed the store opening on schedule

POSSIBILITES • Manhattan location set to open in 2018 • Complete a full buy for all departments Open New Stores Attend Trade Shows • Accessories The Show • August 4 -6 th, 2013 • New York Fashion Week • February 6 -13 th, 2013

PERSONAL MANTRA DO WHAT YOU CAN, WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, WHERE YOU ARE.