Angela Sanchez
About Angela Sanchez
Angela Sanchez serves as the Merchandise Director at Signet Jewelers, where she has worked since 2020. She oversees strategic growth initiatives and manages vendor relationships, product development, and a team of sixteen individuals.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Angela Sanchez has served as Merchandise Director at Signet Jewelers since 2020. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives based on analytics and market trends. She manages a significant portfolio, including 34 vendor relationships, where she utilizes her negotiation and product development skills. Previously, she worked at Signet Jewelers as a Merchant from 2010 to 2020, contributing to various merchandising strategies and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Angela Sanchez earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in merchandising, vendor management, and strategic planning. This knowledge is applied in her current role, where she manages a large assortment of products and leads a team.
Background in Merchandise Planning
Prior to her current position, Angela Sanchez worked at Zale as a Merchandise Planner from 2007 to 2010 and as an Assistant Merchant from 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in merchandise planning and vendor relations. Her background in these positions has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective product management and vendor consolidation.
Team Management and Leadership
In her role as Merchandise Director, Angela Sanchez manages a team of sixteen individuals. She focuses on coaching, developing, hiring, and mentoring her team members to enhance their skills and performance. Her leadership is integral to the successful management of 3,500 store SKUs and 1,500 online exclusives for Banter by Piercing Pagoda.
Project Management Responsibilities
Angela Sanchez is responsible for managing several cross-functional projects, including planograms, line reviews, and test expansion proposals. Her role requires coordination across various departments to ensure that merchandising strategies align with company goals and market demands.