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Cynthia Ambrose

@cynthiaambrose

Commercial strategy executive at Virtue Labs who built its Professional business to $6M in annual revenue at peak and expanded distribution into 350 Cosmoprof stores.

United States
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At Virtue Labs, I joined the founding team and helped establish the commercial foundation from concept through launch. I built the Professional business from the ground up, creating its commercial model, sales organization, education and operating infrastructure; the channel reached $6M in annual revenue at peak and more than 1,200 accounts.

I also led Virtue’s national expansion into approximately 350 Cosmoprof stores, coordinating assortment, pricing, inventory readiness, merchandising and field activation across teams and distributor partners. I created the Affiliate business, which grew to more than 600 active affiliates, and established the companywide Customer Service function.

At StriVectin Operating Co., I rebuilt the commercial strategy for the Costco account and grew the business from approximately $16M to $36M in three years. Earlier, my retail buying experience at HECHT’S / STRAWBRIDGE’S gave me firsthand perspective on assortment planning, inventory management and vendor partnerships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Professional & Affiliate

Virtue Labs

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 10 months)

Founding executive team member who built the professional and affiliate channels from inception, scaling to $6M in annual revenue and 1,200+ accounts. Led national expansion into 350+ Cosmoprof stores and created the affiliate program with 600+ active affiliates.

NI

Director, Sales & Marketing

Niadyne Inc.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013 (7 years 11 months)

Held concurrent leadership responsibility for marketing and merchandising, expanding the brand beyond physician dispensing into e-commerce, home shopping, and boutique retail. Developed channel strategies and a B2B ordering platform to improve efficiency and strengthen relationships.

RC

Merchandising Brand Manager

Ratner Companies

Managed merchandising and brand initiatives for the company.

NW

Store Manager

Nine West

Managed store operations and team performance.

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Retail Account Manager

Pacific Trade International

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mount Saint Mary College logoMC

Mount Saint Mary College

Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Public Relations

Grade: Cum Laude

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations, graduating Cum Laude.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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