Ana Perez De Rada Email & Phone Number

Created, developed and bought in profitable, high-quality merchandise inspired by the Gallery’s collection and exhibition programme.Oversaw the visual merchandising plans for the shops along with the Retail Manager and the Commercial DirectorCollaborated and influenced the Retail Manager on product analysis and quarterly product range reviews Supported the Retail Manager in ensuring that trading profits were increased year on yearConsistently increased our gross margins by 5% on our core rangesDeveloped strong and often long-lasting business relationships with suppliersManaged and developed the Buying AssistantGuided and supervised the department's designer on the creation of exclusive Gallery merchandise.Planned and organised the exhibitions and core collection yearly buy-in and the development of product ranges in line with the Gallery’s exhibition plans. Successfully exceeded sales results and exceed targets on exhibitionsPresented product ranges for final approval to the Retail Manager and Commercial Director, as well as the Gallery’s Director and Exhibitions team. Organised regular meetings with the Marketing teams to ensure press opportunities were maximised. Collaborated with the Retail Manager and Commercial Director in producing limited edition prints and merchandise for the forthcoming exhibitions and presented these for final approval to artists and designers.Trained and briefed, gallery Curators, Exhibitions team, Retail staff and occasionally the gallery’s Director, on new merchandise and limited-edition products.Organised external suppliers and designers visits to the Gallery, to train the staff on new products and editions.Provided relevant product information to the Retail Manager for the creation of the shops POS.

Managed the data input of new products on to the gallery’s EPOS system.Supported the retail teams with the sales analysis inventory of the stock, advising and making recommendations. Developing and maintaining specific product areas for core and exhibition ranges.Collaborated with the Buying Manager on identifying new commercial suppliers from trade shows, museum visits and high street comparative shopping.Managed, updated and circulated the department’s critical path.Managed the sales meeting on Mondays with the retail teams and Head of Retail.Presented product ranges to the Head of Retail and Buying Manager for approval.Main point of contact for new and existing suppliers for orders and re-orders as well as for any other stock issues.Oversaw the management of trade fairs visits and all the various appointments with suppliers at the fairs.Examined sales analysis and reported findings to the Buying Manager to help reduce excess ordering.

London, England, United Kingdom

Helped the Buyer's team to develop and order merchandise for the core and exhibition rangesSent out concepts to suppliers for future rangesSet up department meetingsPlace stock opening orders

I looked after the displays throughout the shop including, dress up mannequins, dress up walls and point of sale displays.