Retail Career Research and Resources

Chico's Fas

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Lafayette, CA

Responsible for 1.3 million in annual sales. Achieved 128% of sales, for the 4th Qtr. The #1 store, in the Western region, for the months of March and April. Recruited (Store and District),Trained and developed a professional staff focused on clientele development Customer service/server 09/03 – 05/04 Lone star steak house, Las Vegas, Nv.  Worked with management to ensure ou...

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Lone Star steak house

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Las Vegas, NV

Worked with management to ensure outstanding customer service and consistent dining experiences with each visit to the restaurant. Achieved 100% guest mystery shops 3 months consecutively. Named new hire trainer

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

The Childrens Place

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Pleasanton, CA

Ensured Outstanding Customer Service through training, leading by example and open communication policy. Maintained and executed company directed plan-o-grams and merchandising standards. Achieved 95% (above Co. std of 85%) in Customer “Mystery shops”

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Pacific Monarch resorts

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Las vegas, NV

Responsible for booking and organizing owner tours. Achieved verification loan officer status, to facilitate all new loan documents and ensure all laws were met with total disclosure. Notary public in state of Nevada

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Linen's n Thing's

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Mission Viejo, CA

Complete responsibility for store with 9 million in annual revenue. Directed 5 sales managers and 60 associates. Trained and developed team to ensure outstanding customer service was priority above all else. Took store from an unacceptable customer service “mystery shop” score to above Co. std (85%), to 95% average. The regional office of the North west stores was located in my store. I achieved “Best set” status...

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Mervyn's

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Santa Clara, CA

Complete management responsibility for this department store with 19 million in annual revenue. Directed 5 sales managers and 110 associates. Total sales,inventory control, recruiting and training accountability. Achieved 6% over sales plan. Achieved average of 90% in customer service “mystery shop” scores. #2 in the district out of 10 stores. Achieved “best set” holiday in district and region in a store that 30 yea...

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Bloomingdales

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Newport beach, CA

Complete responsibility for Men’s fashions, Fashion accessories, Jewelry, Ladies shoes, Intimate apparel and seasonal home depts. Responsible for annual sales of 32 million. Successfully opened new store location in California. Recruited Hired and Trained 10 managers, 13 assistant managers and 160 employees. Achieved 2 million over sales plan first year and # 2 ladies shoe dept. , in the country, behind the flagship sto...

Avg. Salary: $65,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Best Buy

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Richfield, MN

Delivered revenue growth of 2% and profitability growth of 5% in less than 12 months leading a 40+ director and senior manager team nationwide at the request of our EVP of retail operations. Earned the Corporate Partner of the Year Award for chairing 1st CEO Innovation Award Committee.

Avg. Salary: $200,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Best Buy

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Richfield, MN

Personally expanded a new brand concept to key markets after the successful opening and operation of the only stand alone concept store to have over 100% ROI in its first year of operation for the upscale home theater customer. Successfully opened 4 new lab stores in new market for target customers.

Avg. Salary: $200,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Best Buy

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Richfield, MN

Grew market share by 14%over 24 months in 8 – 12 year old demographic by introducing new products in personal electronics, social gaming and fashion accessories that scaled across the chain. Negotiated contracts with new branded vendors including Liz Claiborne and WOWEE and garnered support from Merchant and Inventory teams at Best Buy for new growth.

Avg. Salary: $200,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available