lead merchandiser resume example with 20+ years of experience
Driven Merchandising Manager with 16years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandising trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers. Boost company revenue consistently by completing engaging and attractive merchandising displays. Dedicated to organizing cohesive displays to tie in different offerings and promote sales. Creative and highly organized with skills to meet any promotional need.
Talented manager & merchandiser well-versed in stocking merchandise and planning promotional displays. Demonstrated success in collaborating with store and advertising management to create and deploy successful merchandising strategies for seasonal and promotional needs. Offering 16-years background marketing products within stores to maximize product profitability.
Regional Supervisor and outstanding performer in merchandising and training within the live goods industry. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of floral & plant business. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments.
- Sales
- Product Inventory Counts
- Markdown Procedures
- Reliable and punctual
- Price tagging and shelf labeling
- Retail sales professional
- Planogram design
- Vendor relations
- Interior and exterior displays
- Stocking and replenishing
- Merchandising plan creation
- Overstock management
- Corporate visual standards
- In-store event promotion
- Brand alignment
- Product knowledge
- Lead merchandiser and inventory management.
- Created a successful merchandising business model that was implemented company-wide.
- Initiated daily store counts, orders and acquired proper products.
- Designed store displays for store promotions during the holiday season.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Documented and resolved placement & merchandising issues which led to increased sales and positive relationships at store level.
Davison, MI, 06/2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented creative promotional strategies, bringing in over 35% year to date sales within 4 months.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Drove client retention, managing engaging merchandise presentation to motivate impulse purchases.
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
Jordan, MT, 05/2004 - 05/2020
- Directed training, promotions and employee motivation to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
- Supervised 4 Managers and their employees in 16 locations.
- Oversaw initiatives to drive success in revenue, customer acquisition and cost-reduction objectives.
- Implemented, updates and enforced company policies for standardized operations.
- Monitored and maintained high level of reliability service and performance
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Implemented merchandising tecniques to improve working conditions for all employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Applied interpersonal and customer service skills in serving as point of contact for customers and staff on subjects such as product knowledge and merchandising to improve sales.
- Resolved employee and management relation problems, improved operations and provided exceptional customer support.
- Developed team communications and information for merchandising and training meetings.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Handled inventory concerns to cater to each store individually.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Santa Barbara, CA, 03/2000 - 05/2004
- Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
- Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events.
- Developed individualized arrangement recommendations based on customers' budget, occasion and preferences.
- Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
City, STATE, 04/1985 - 04/2004
Worked as a freelance floral designer in mulitiple locations in Northern NJ.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
- Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events.
- Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
- Developed individualized arrangement recommendations based on customers' budget, occasion and preferences.
- Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Transported floral arrangements to customer location.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Working as a floral designer which led to my position as a merchandiser in 2004.
I workied my way up the ladder quickly due to good work ethics and hard work.
Beginning as a merchandiser, i was promoted to a managing position within 3 months.
Then to a training position which required me to train all employees in company protocol, merchandising and product maintainance and knowledge.
In 2017 I was promoted to a Regional Supervisor where i oversaw 16 locations and 40 employees in all apects of the Wholesale/Retail Plant business.
I am a self motivated, efficient, consientious and reliable hard working employee.
My goal is to achive and increase company standards and goals.
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School Attended
- Wayne Valley High School
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Merchandiser
- Regional Supervisor
- Head Floral Designer
- Floral Designer
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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