Kimberly Hughes
About Kimberly Hughes
Kimberly Hughes is a Sales Operations Manager at Fox Racing, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in sales and operations, having held various roles at companies such as Vans and Victoria's Secret, and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at Irvine Valley College.
Current Role at Fox Racing
Kimberly Hughes serves as the Sales Operations Manager for Apla at Fox Racing, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales operations, ensuring effective communication between various departments, and managing operational processes to support sales goals. Her work involves coordinating with product teams to resolve production issues and delays, which is crucial for maintaining efficiency within the sales framework.
Previous Experience at Fox Racing
Prior to her current position, Kimberly worked at Fox Racing as an Inside Sales Representative for Lifestyle from 2018 to 2019. During her time in this role, she focused on supporting sales initiatives and collaborated closely with internal teams to enhance the overall sales process. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in sales operations within the sporting goods industry.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly is pursuing a degree in Business Management at Irvine Valley College, where she has been studying since 2013. She has achieved an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, which has equipped her with essential knowledge and skills relevant to her career in sales operations and management.
Professional Background
Kimberly's professional background includes various roles in retail and sales operations. She worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Vans, a Division of VF Outdoor, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was employed at Victoria's Secret as an Operations and Staffing Supervisor in 2016. These positions contributed to her understanding of sales dynamics and operational efficiency in retail environments.
Key Contributions and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Kimberly has made significant contributions to sales operations. She implemented a system for creating weekly shipping forecasts to align with sales goals. Additionally, she collaborated with finance managers to manage account credit limits and identify potentially problematic accounts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took on additional responsibilities, overseeing distributor accounts and conducting analyses to address emerging challenges.