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MERCHANDISE MANAGER
Professional Summary

Driven Merchandising Manager with 9 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise 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.

Skills
  • Retail display setup
  • Promotional planning
  • Merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Merchandising plan creation
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • In-store event promotion
  • Product knowledge
  • Employee relations
  • Superior organization ability
  • Cash register familiarity
  • Shipment processing
  • Sales experience
  • POS systems knowledge
  • Training and development
  • Detail-oriented
  • Retail merchandising specialist
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Retail sales
  • Goal-oriented
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Active listening skills
  • Accurate money handling
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Basic administrative knowledge
  • Consistently meets sales goals
  • Natural leader
  • Computer literate
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Credit card transactions
Work History
06/2019 - CurrentMerchandise Manager | Sierra Trading Post - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
  • Set sales quotas, established performance expectations and visited retailers to optimize sales and customer service.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to ensure efficient movement of stock.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
02/2018 - 06/2019Acting Store Manager | American Eagle Outfitters - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to educate team on recent KPIs and send needed reports to district and regional levels.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
  • Managed scheduling and task delegation for 20+ member team.
  • Responsible for all training of all associates and managers
  • Receiving and documenting all shipments
  • Head Customer Service representative
  • Responsible for maintaining our loyalty level with our credit card. (while Store Manager had highest level in entire district of 13 stores)
02/2017 - 05/2019Merchandise Manager | American Eagle Outfitters - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Created sales cycle plan to develop and service accounts through product marketing, prospecting, promotion and merchandising for proper product visibility.
  • Oversaw inventory counts every 3 months to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
  • Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
  • Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
02/2014 - 05/2016Store Manager | Wetseal LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
  • Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth.
  • Oversaw, trained and encouraged 15-25 Associates, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
  • Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, meeting planned promotions and seasonal rotation for sales events.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
Education
05/2019Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, COAssociate of Science: Paralegal Studies
05/2019Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, COAssociate of Arts: General Studies
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sierra Trading Post
  • American Eagle Outfitters
  • Wetseal LLC

School Attended

  • Pikes Peak Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Merchandise Manager
  • Acting Store Manager
  • Store Manager

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Paralegal Studies
    Associate of Arts : General Studies

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