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I founded Sound of Records in 2013 whilst undertaking my university studies to gain experience of international retailing as well as the work associated with starting, growing and sustaining a business. Sound of Records is a webshop specializing in music vinyl records and band merchandising. Since starting Sound of Records I have used my entrepreneurial skills to grow the business, increasing the annual sales turnover by 302 % in 2 years.My work with Sound of Records includes… Show more I founded Sound of Records in 2013 whilst undertaking my university studies to gain experience of international retailing as well as the work associated with starting, growing and sustaining a business. Sound of Records is a webshop specializing in music vinyl records and band merchandising. Since starting Sound of Records I have used my entrepreneurial skills to grow the business, increasing the annual sales turnover by 302 % in 2 years.My work with Sound of Records includes responsibilities such as- National and international procurement and wholesaling: Developing relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.- National and international retailing- Bookkeeping: Keeping correct, up-to-date and comprehensive records of the financial transactions of the business through great attention to detail and organizational skills.- Social media marketing: Attracting and retaining customers on social media by using my commercial awareness and knowledge of the business’ target market.- Warehouse and inventory- Set-up and maintenance of the webshop- Sales, both B2B and B2C Show less

Hjärtero AB is an interior design shop located in Umeå. As a member of the board of directors, I have assisted in the strategic direction of the business since it was founded in 2009. My main responsibilities include: - Developing the business plan - Financial advice- Brand management and marketing- Sales- Purchasing

Worked in the Umeå branch of Europe’s largest retailer for consumer electronics as salesman and assistant team leader responsible for the TV/HiFi department. This involved duties such as: - Procurement management, attending meetings and negotiating with suppliers: Meeting and negotiating with suppliers gave me a deeper understanding of the business and the importance of knowledge, communication and the development of relationships to build successful partnerships.- Inventory management… Show more Worked in the Umeå branch of Europe’s largest retailer for consumer electronics as salesman and assistant team leader responsible for the TV/HiFi department. This involved duties such as: - Procurement management, attending meetings and negotiating with suppliers: Meeting and negotiating with suppliers gave me a deeper understanding of the business and the importance of knowledge, communication and the development of relationships to build successful partnerships.- Inventory management and goals- Boosting employee morale in my department through great team working skills - Ensuring department functionality and appearance During my years at Media Markt, I gained a tremendous amount of experience in dealing with both customers and suppliers. This aided my development of key skills such as negotiation, procurement, sales, and workforce management. I am proud of the motivational and conflict management skills I procured by working close to the team leader, attending in-service training and by implementing my experience and knowledge of theory in real work situations. Working for Media Markt sparked my interest in international retailing as well developed as my understanding of how a multinational company functions. To pursue my future goals, I stepped down from my assistant team leader role in September 2012 to continue as a salesman during weekends. This allowed me to complete a degree in economics whilst developing and growing my own online business, Sound of Records. Show less

Worked as a cashier/coworker at two stores in Umeå during my studies.I also went on to work at the ICA warehouse in Umeå which distributes goods throughout the whole northern region of Sweden. This experience allowed me to develop a valuable understanding of the process of running warehouses. I have been able to use this knowledge both in my career as well as in my studies.