Christina Gigante
Vice President of Sales | New York, New York, United States
Professional Overview
Christina Gigante is a seasoned sales executive with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth and operational excellence in the retail industry. As the Vice President of Sales at Skechers, she oversees the company's sales strategy, leading a team of high-performing sales professionals to consistently exceed sales targets and strengthen Skechers' market position.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Sales at Skechers since May 2021, Christina is responsible for developing and executing the company's sales strategy across North America. She leads a team of 50+ sales representatives, setting ambitious sales goals and implementing data-driven tactics to drive revenue. Under her leadership, Skechers has seen a 15% year-over-year increase in sales, with her team consistently exceeding quarterly targets by an average of 8%.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Christina held several progressive sales and management positions within the retail industry. She served as the Regional Sales Manager at Nike from 2016 to 2021, where she was instrumental in expanding the brand's market share in the Northeast region, achieving 12% annual sales growth. Earlier in her career, Christina was a Sales Representative at Adidas, where she consistently ranked among the top 10% of sales performers nationally.
Academic Background
Christina holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Retail sales strategy and execution
- Team leadership and performance management
- Data-driven decision making and analytics
- Omnichannel sales and customer experience optimization
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Christina has demonstrated a proven track record of driving sales growth and operational excellence. She has spearheaded several successful initiatives, including the implementation of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system that improved lead conversion rates by 22% and the development of a sales training program that increased the average sales representative's productivity by 18%.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven leadership abilities, Christina Gigante is poised to continue driving Skechers' sales success and further solidifying the company's position as a leading global footwear brand.
