Kristin Esposito

Kristin Esposito has extensive experience in the fashion industry, with a focus on buying and key account management. Kristin started their career as a Fashion Marketing Intern at Chanel in 2003. Kristin then worked as a Merchandiser Distributor at Kenneth Cole Productions, where they created and maintained models based on inventory levels and transit time. Kristin also monitored department and style performance and communicated action plans to the merchandising team. At Saks Fifth Avenue, Kristin served as an Assistant Planner, forecasting sales, monitoring receipts, and analyzing current business against forecasts.

Kristin joined LeSportsac as an Associate Buyer, where they managed product transfers and oversaw the execution of product from warehouse to each store location. Kristin also performed quarterly window recaps to ensure optimal display impact on sales. Kristin later became a Buyer, responsible for quarterly product assortments for retail and web stores. During their time at LeSportsac, Kristin identified new product needs based on trends and customer feedback, managed on order and monthly receipt flow, and maximized sales and profitability.

Kristin then moved to Steve Madden, where they worked as a Key Account Executive and Senior Key Account Executive. In these roles, they managed major department store accounts and box stores, developed and executed business strategies, created pricing strategies, and identified business opportunities. Kristin also presented in-depth analysis of respective departments and classifications in senior management meetings.

At Diane von Furstenberg, Kristin was a U.S. Retail Senior Buyer, responsible for managing quarterly product assortment buys for retail stores and reducing inventory liability through controlled purchasing and proper inventory management. Kristin created and implemented assortment strategies to build margin and revenue, worked with the President of Retail on company objectives, and led teams to develop balanced assortments.

Overall, Kristin Esposito has a diverse background in fashion buying and key account management, with a strong focus on analyzing data, driving profitability, and building strategic partnerships with major retailers.

Kristin Esposito pursued their education in Business Management with a minor in Marketing at Quinnipiac University - School of Business. Kristin earned their Bachelor of Science degree from this institution between the years 1999 and 2003.