Lead sales team in company wide initiatives including forecasting, assortment planning and system development. Maintained and developed strong business partnerships with buyers and support positions at assigned accounts. Increased cost shipments and retail sales for assigned retail accounts through strategic analysis, while increasing profits. Increased assortment penetration/retail shelf space at assigned retail accounts.

Assessed retail assortments and provided direction through analysis of sales, inventory, profit, trends, and competition. http://spencerhomedecor.com/press/

Inventory liaison between new stores, remodel stores and business analysts. Ensured product arrived at the right time at the right stores. Dealt with unique store needs while communicating effectively with store merchants, business analysts and key management in merchandising.

Analyzed sales trends, inventory levels, forecasts with key national brand vendors. Maintained professional relationships with vendors, buyers, and cross-functional team members. Ensured accurate distribution of inventory for highly seasonal businesses, for back to school based on historical patterns.

Completed and rolled out key assigned project to Toys/Sporting Goods departments. Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information to complete project by the end of the internship.