retail merchandiser, sales specialist

Seeking employment that will be both challenging and require the use of my inherent, progressive visual techniques. I am an accomplished sales professional with 3 years of meeting and exceeding sales goals and objectives. My innovative spirit has allowed me to achieve proven successes, along with my understanding of market trends to grow and expand services. I have the ability to overcome obstacles and am confident in my time management and meticulous attention to detail. I easily adjust to new environments and am a competitive addition to any team. · Summary of Qualifications *More than five years’ progressive experience inSales, Marketing and Operations Management specializing in the retail and food service industries, with success in all phases from marketing program development to implementation, product distribution and rotation, sales forecasting and profitability tracking, operations management and client support. *Proven success in all aspects of Retail Store Management, effectively planning, organizing and implementing comprehensive programs and orchestrating day-to-day operations in the areas of product branding, placement and distribution; purchasing; vendor management; facilities maintenance; budget administration; personnel development; and client service. *Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels with recognition for establishing and maintaining outstanding long-term client relationships. *Detail oriented, highly organized, skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced and challenging environment; dependable, dedicated and loyal, with a positive attitude; resourceful team player. Well versed with formalities & documentation , An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & negotiation skills. Honed analytical, problem solving, statistical & organizational abilities. Visual Merchandising Liciensee and Corporate stores/displays. Identified opportunities to expand and grow. Recruiting, developing the staff and store management team. Developed ability to boost effectiveness and high standard of service to customers. Experienced in training and mentoring sales staff. Daily operations included high quality customer service, consistent and strong sales increases, account management, warranty specialist, fashion and style trends, assessing industry trends and the processing of orders. Business and Inventory Control. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with attained rich experience in relationship building with corporate clients for ensuring continued business from them. Proven competencies in developing & streamlining systems with ability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time & quality parameters.

Assistant Buyer

Austin, TX