John Greco Email & Phone Number

Mississauga

My responsibilities include all facets of operations including;Staff hiring, training & schedulingCustomer serviceSales, buying, and merchandisingAccounts payables & receivablesStore maintenancesGenerating new customers Medical Marketing AdvertisingPayrollInventory Management

Oakville

Selected footwear for corporate and franchised storesDeveloped Product Information Guide for all storesOpened and managed new store (BCE Place Toronto) and supervised the Oakville locationMedical Marketing

London, ON

My responsibilities included;Planned purchased and maintained women’s footwear assortment for the Solemate chain as well as the men’s footwear for the Ashton/C2 and San Marina chainsNegotiated terms of paymentPlanned distributionPlanned and priced all promotions and end of season clearance

London, ON

Interim assignment due to Bentley Agnew acquisition of Solemate/CalderoneResponsible for analyzing sales trends and allocating merchandise nationallyAssisted in the transition of Solemate/Calderone stores into the Bentley Agnew GroupAssisted the Buying Department

Toronto

Developed and implemented all aspects of visual merchandising across Ontario and QuebecProvided key input toward new brands and merchandise categories, resulting in double digit growth in 1997/98Implemented new computer system. Responsible for training all head office and store personnelManaged outsourcing of distribution and was responsible for.

Toronto, ON

Responsible for maximizing sales, profits and growth for an $8 Million 11-store division.Supervised 11 managers and supporting staff of 50 employees throughout Ontario.Managed a $ 2 million payrollProvided key input to forecasting, budgeting, replenishing and buying, targeting for a superior sales & service level.Maintained a hands-on working knowledge of.

Toronto Ontario

Managed largest store in divisionDeveloped and implemented merchandising plans to achieve and exceed sales targetsManaged stock control procedures, all employee scheduling and hiringMaintained a positive working environment with high morale and ensuring individual goal achievementReceived “Highest Increase” status each year from 1990-1994 in Naturalizer.