Getting Nest Designs bamboo cotton blended bibs, bubs, blankies, sleep suits, play suits, clothing, towels ...etc into the hands of moms, dads and their precious little ones all across Canada.

Personal Care, Beauty, Health & Wellness and Baby• Worked closely with Merchandise Managers to grow new categories to increase market share.• Assisted with the launch of VIVA from Best Buy and the bi-weekly VIVA E-newsletter.• Liaised between multiple departments. Used communication effectively through email, phone or personal meetings to execute category strategies. • Participated in weekly vendor calls to discuss existing or new business matters.• Researched and analyzed key competitors to gain better insight and determine market trends.• Created weekly internal handouts for Best Buy and Future Shop stores to communicate category promotions and marketing events. • Coordinated with internal team players and external vendor partners to launch promotions, contests and new ecommerce initiatives.• Acted as Merchandise Manager of Personal Care and Beauty for six months. Strategized and planned promotions for Black Friday/Cyber Monday and Boxing Day. Negotiated promotional plans and funding support with vendors.

Home Audio and Televisions• Executed promotional strategies related to national flyer, web category pages and prices.• Created monthly vendor reports to highlight top selling units and store performances.• Worked with vendors to create SKUs for new product listings. Acquired images and information needed to create ad boxes for flyer and print advertisements.• Managed and maintained vendor funding to ensure all funds were received accordingly and bottom line targets were met or exceeded.

• Provided excellent customer service to all clients and non-clients.• Performed Business client transactions including deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and other services required to meet their needs.• Recognized potential client’s needs and utilized our internal partners to help find solutions for their financial needs

• Managed, promoted, and supervised brand culture within Western Canada while analyzing business performance, customer profiles and buying trends.• Sourced and opened new accounts for children’s footwear and accessories to increase sales volume.• Built and cultivated strong relationships by providing excellent customer service.• Booked appointments with buyers and travelled to present seasonal collections. Provided post-sales support including merchandising products and designing point of purchase displays. • Directed daily office operations while supporting the Sales Representative of Western Canada.

• Built the integrity of each brand assigned to within the sales agency.• Researched and evaluated new prospects, made cold calls, and travelled for store visits.• Arranged appointments with buyers and presented seasonal collections on location and at trade shows.• Processed sales/purchase orders.• Followed up with customers to ensure products were received on time with no errors.• Discussed and developed sell-through strategies with retail customers.• Received, organized and priced product samples.

• Purchased seasonal apparel for the golf shop by attending trade shows and working directly with vendors. Monitored and maintained the life cycle of merchandise on the floor. Executed the 30/60/90 day sales plan for discounting store merchandise.