Retail Career Research and Resources

Western Inventory Service

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Allentown, PA

As a District Manager (09/1995-11/1998), contributed to growth of Western Inventory Service’s capability and profits by effectively planning, training, scheduling, and developing a staff of up to 50 to meet or exceed company’s goals in Northern BC/AB Canada. Controlled $1,500,000 revenue budget and lead various inventory teams to deliver customer service excellence. After 3 years of proven results in Canada, received a p...

Avg. Salary: $74,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Kmart Canada Corporation

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Kamloops, Outside United States

From 01/1988 to 09/1995, I was a member of the Kmart Management Training program. Within this program, I oversaw all store operations for 3 revenue sized stores- $18,000,000, $12,000,000, and $7,000,000 respectively. I facilitated corporate strategies and employees to achieve company objectives in the areas of sales, merchandising, inventory control, shrink control, seasonal planning, and ordering. Prior to entering the tra...

Avg. Salary: $74,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Sprouts Farmers MArket

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Dallas, TX

All operations pertaining to running a store

Avg. Salary: $44,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Whole Foods Market

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Dallas, TX

Responsible for dept. operations and overall store operations

Avg. Salary: $44,000   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Albertsons

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Garland, TX

Dept. operations

Avg. Salary: $44,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

BZE Roofing and Remodeling

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Atlanta, GA

Sales and Marketing

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

K&G Fashion Super Store

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Atlanta, GA

President, K&G (2004 – 2008) — Charged with turning company into a profitable growth vehicle by opening stores in high-visibility locations and repositioning it as a discount rather than a closeout store. Oversaw all aspects of store operations, merchandise content, and finances. Supervised chief operations officer, vice president of finance, vice president of store operations, vice president of IT, two general merchandise ...

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

Mens Wearhouse

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Houston, TX

Vice President, TMW (2001 – 2002) — Recruited to establish a corporate apparel division selling company logo merchandise and uniforms. Led director of transportation, director of supplies, and 16 associates.

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

Value City Department Stores

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Columbus, OH

Chief Operating Officer (1999 – 2001) — Held full accountability for store operations, distribution center, asset protection, and finance. Reported to CEO and led CFO, CIO, vice presidents of distribution transportation, operations, and asset protection, and managers of real estate and store planning.

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

CR ANTHONY COMPANY

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Oklahoma City, OK

Vice President of Store Operations (1995 – 1997) — Promoted to help company avoid bankruptcy by utilizing successful strategy implemented in the rural market stores.Vice President of Rural Market Stores (1994) — Established new division that focused on smaller stores in smaller communities of 18,000 or less. Reported to president

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