Buyer - Lumber, Building Materials, tools, hardware, rough plumbing, rough electrical, automotive

Manage the rotation, placement and presentation of all product outside of regular shelf space.

o Manage product portfolio sales and profitability through category analysis, pricing and promotional planning.o Negotiate vendor funding for pricing, give-aways, markdowns, events and promotions.o Develope national and in-store flyers and marketing strategies.o Liaise with all cross functional teams including supply chain, replenishment, forecasting, pricing, marketing, planogramming and store operations o Conduct Product Line Reviews, generate and analyze Requests for Quotes,

o Improved extensive Special Order Sales programs and lead a task force to transform design programs to improve the detail and options available to customers.o Developed and implemented a training program for store sales specialists.o Develop long and short term sales and marketing strategies.o Strengthen vendor relationships

Top selling Window and Door Sales Specialist in Lowe's Canada.

Sourcing and maintaining all non-seasonal import product.

o Organized, promoted and managed automotive track days over 8 seasons.o Utilized online marketing through automotive community websites and forums to develop a large following and loyal client base.o Negotiated contracts with venue owners & professional drivers for onsite classes & one-on-one instruction. o Led a team of 5 to deliver consistently professional, safe and enjoyable lapping events.o Coordinated onsite services including concession, dynamo-meter tuning, photography and digital video mapping and diagnostics.