Denise Teixeira Taylor
About Denise Teixeira Taylor
Denise Teixeira Taylor serves as the Managing Director of Fashion & Apparel at Aquent, a position she has held since 2016. With a strong background in sales and leadership development, she has previously worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Global Employment Solutions and The Creative Group.
Work at Aquent
Denise Teixeira Taylor has served as the Managing Director of Fashion & Apparel at Aquent since 2016. In this role, she oversees operations within the fashion and apparel sectors, focusing on leadership development and sales strategy. Her tenure at Aquent has spanned over eight years, during which she has directed initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's market presence and sales performance in the industry.
Previous Experience
Before joining Aquent, Denise held various positions in sales and management. She worked at Global Employment Solutions as Division Director from 2014 to 2016, where she managed a team and developed strategic sales initiatives. Prior to that, she was a Senior Strategic Enterprise Sales Account Executive at TheLadders for nearly a year in 2011-2012. Denise's career began at GDS International, where she held multiple roles, including Senior Sales Manager and Advertising Sales Manager, from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Denise Teixeira Taylor earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Hofstra University, studying from 2001 to 2005. She further enhanced her skills by obtaining a Product Management Certificate from General Assembly in 2016. Her education supports her expertise in leadership development, negotiation, and closing deals, which are crucial for her role in managing sales teams.
Leadership Development and Sales Strategy
Denise specializes in leadership development, focusing on building and directing effective sales teams. Her expertise in negotiating and closing deals is integral to her management style. She emphasizes the importance of customer service in her leadership approach, particularly within the fashion and luxury sectors, ensuring that her teams are equipped to meet client needs effectively.