Retail Career Research and Resources

Grocery Store

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - San Diego, CA

As a Dairy department leader, I led a 5 person team. My responsibilities included writing bi-weekly order, inventory control, and spoilage control. Furthermore, I participated in and supervised the writing of the weekly schedule, product rotation, and other managerial paperwork. Lastly, I provided excellent customer service making sure the customers found everything they need, and answered questions regarding sales and prom...

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Davaco, Inc.

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Dallas, TX

In this role, I worked in the Brand Development division managing the execution of all brand marketing initiatives - ranging from visual merchandising programs, product launches and product knowledge seminars. I was responsible for everything from the recruiting and hiring piece all the way through to the deliverable of each project to the client.

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Davaco, Inc.

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Dallas, TX

Executed various brands' individual visual standards at retail. Built relationships with appropriate store personnel at the retail level to ensure proper brand positioning. Communicated store issues to my manager and client contacts.

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

MW Samara, Inc

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - New York, NY

Oversaw the daily operations of a busy, NYC showroom. Managed market appointments, assisted EVPs administratively, greeted customers to showroom, completed field visits to major department store accounts to analyze sales and merchandising.

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Ganson, Ltd

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - New York, NY

Junior account executive who assisted the National Sales Director on major department store accounts such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Lord and Taylor. Developed a local specialty store account base to sell to. Conducted field visits to check on sales and merchandising. Reported back to National Sales Director and to Product Development.

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Bloomingdale's 59th Street

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - New York, NY

Completed the Executive Training Program at 59th Street. Placed in Young World as a Manager - Boys, Infants, Toddlers and Layette.

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CROSSMARK - NCiM Division

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Charlotte, NC

I was responsible for leading and managing a $30 MM retail events operation. Reporting to the Executive VP and managing 4 directors and 156 member staff which were made-up of client services, field operations, and administrative staff.

Avg. Salary: $112,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

New Concepts in Marketing (NCiM)

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Charlotte, NC

As the senior operations executive for this retailer shopper marketing company, I lead and managed 5 directors and 120+ employees, including client services, field operations, business development, IT, human resources, and administrative staff, while delivering unparalleled retail results to our client and retailer partners.

Avg. Salary: $112,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Merchandising Corporation of America

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Charlotte, NC

Joined MCA charged with managing a $15MM retail merchandising business. Scope of responsibilities included managing operational execution for Dollar General, Family Dollar and select convenience store retailers, field operations, account development / management and pricing, new item initiatives, category builder and speed to shelf programs.

Avg. Salary: $112,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Piggly Wiggly

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Retail - Surfside Beach, SC

. Responsible for sales, profits and associates of the Deli/Bakery Department. Responsible for maintaining standards according to the Deli/Bakery Standard Practice Manual, maximizing sales by providing extraordinary customer service and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of Standard Practices. Serve as a role model for customer service and other vital behaviors, and instill this value in all associates. Manage sto...

Avg. Salary: $30,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available