Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail Career Research

The Fresh Market

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Wellington , FL

Increased sales 10 % in one year in a 25,000 sq ft as new store manager Managed a team of 60 to 80 employees (holiday season). Raised store ranking from 60 to 30 overall and in top 20 for beer/wine sales and top 2 in floral sales. Store shrink was 3% and gross profit was 38% and labor at 12% while accounting for the highest overhead in the company due to the lease and location in Aventura, FL Store averaged 280k per wee...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Trader Joe's

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - West Newton, MA

Assisted in management of a high volume store (300k to 400k weekly) serving a highly demanding community. Staff of 35 in a 15,000 sq ft building Trained all employees to company standards incorporating the “Fish” philosophy”. Wrote store standards for departments to increase productivity and decrease injuries. Created a training program for all new employees as well as seasoned ones. Monitored perishable orders to dec...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

Marlborough High School

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Marlborough , MA

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

St. John's High School

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Shrewsbury , MA

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Coldwell Banker

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Boca Raton, FL

Avg. Salary: $95,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Borders Books & Music

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - District Manager - Broomfield, CO

Developed, coached, and grew people, performance and profits throughout district via indirect influence and leadership. Oversaw General Managers and operations at 14 locations, maintaining consistent customer service levels and driving sales. Successfully built and cultivated winning teams by leveraging meaningful goal-setting techniques, promoting organizational change, driving accountability and maintaining open communica...

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Borders Books & Music

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - District Manager - Multiple Locations, CO

Managed smooth-running, model stores characterized by excellence in merchandising and inventory control, focus on training and staff development and open communication lines. Met and exceeded company goals by defining clear priorities, stressing performance standards, insisting on strong customer service and managing expenses to achieve profitability. Built confidence in employees and quickly gained their respect by taking ...

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

Borders Books & Music

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - District Manager - Multiple Locations, CO

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Borders Books & Music

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - District Manager - Chicago, IL

Performed range of sales, customer service and team development activities. Led merchandising activities to include end-cap and table displays, and designing / implementing shelving schemes. Managed employee expectations, monitoring performance, approving payroll, and disseminating human resources services. Provided training for new hires and ongoing coaching for experienced staff on corporate policy, store procedures, cust...

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Ambassador West Hotel

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - District Manager - Chicago, IL

Supervised front office administrative functions and staff, including front desk agents, bell staff, operators, and reservation agents. Delegated key tasks and created balanced staffing schedules. Developed process workflows and daily checklists; updated policies and procedures. Supported budget and forecasting responsibilities and created business projections. Provided customer service, addressing guest inquiries and resol...

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available