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Menomonie, Wi, Us

Menomonie, Wi, Us

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

• Managing categories in excess of 500 million dollars of annual revenue driving a 15% year over year increase exceeding the company plan of 0% year over year growth for 2021.• Identify and source new and updated products to stay cost and trend relevant in a fluid market.• Negotiated pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.• Work with my inventory analyst to plan for fluctuations in the supply chain including imports from Asia and Europe as well as domestic suppliers.• Develop POP and display material with a merchandise planner to drive awareness in the stores and provide a smooth buying process for the target audience.• Work with a product specialist to maintain website accuracy and continue to add new vendors and products as special order available online.• Review and assist with design of Copy, Print, Billboard, TV, and Digital advertising. Monitor advertising sales data and adjust advertising campaigns to maximize the advertising budget.

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

•Travel to new stores to assist with setup and training of a new store team. Ensuring the department is properly merchandised and stocked for Grand Opening.•Develop POG's and POP for new product launches.•Maintain accurate and relevant POP for assigned categories.•Assist in training new Planners on systems as well as hands on in-store training.•Develop PROMO plans for all store layouts by working in conjunction with the buyers and analysts to maintain accurate and well stocked PROMO locations.•Work directly with vendors to satisfy store needs with missing/damaged POP.•Read blueprints and work with contractors to ensure fixturing and electrical are properly set in the department.

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

Raleigh, Nc, Us

•Developed unique sales pitches for add on products and incentivized the team to achieve sales and profit metrics.•Hired, trained and managed team of 3-5 associates, including evaluating performance and enforcing disciplinary actions at multiple locations over 2 years.•Updated store pricing, signage and merchandising based on current promotions.•Processed shipments and maintained stock shelf organization.•Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements and individual strengths.•Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain sales excellence.•Oversaw inventory management with cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.•Partnered with VP of Sales to implement merchandising plans to guarantee profitability on weekly basis.•Enforced adherence to policies, standards, and security protocols.•Managed sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits while performing store opening and closing duties.

Warren, Mi, Us

Purchase, New York, Us

•Managed sales and inventory for multiple large format retailers with a target growth of 5%-7% annually and attained an actual growth of 10%-15%.

Business Management

High School Diploma