Under the direction of a Senior Buyer or Buyer, sources, evaluates, negotiates and prices merchandise for assigned categories to generate maximum sales, profit and inventory turn.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Negotiates and works with vendors on deals and assortments.* Processes purchase orders and expedites flow of paperwork.* Processes advertising work sheets and samples, and follows through on ad merchandise with Ad Department, Distribution Centers, and Allocation Department.* Communicates and works with all Distribution Centers and the Allocation Department to expedite and flow merchandise in a timely manner.* Resolves and communicates all merchandising issues and problems with Stores and Field Operations, Accounts Payable, Sales Promotion, Allocation, Distribution Centers, Inventory Control, and Package and Design Departments.* Works with merchandising plans, manages and controls open to buy dollars.* Travels to trade shows, vendors, distribution centers and stores to develop a network of contacts and better understanding of the internal workings of our own company.

Rotated through three merchandising areas, Buying, Planning, and Allocations. I provided an integrated understanding of the various roles within each of the merchandising departments. MITs partner with a subject matter expert to get a direct, hands-on learning experience during each rotation. Development plans provide a robust training curriculum to guide each week’s key learning objectives. I was paired with an executive mentor in order to gain knowledge, skills, experience, information, and advice.

• Drive and exceed sales goals by executing Macy's initiatives• Lead the push toward selling through coaching and recognition• Review and utilize reports; implement action plans focusing on deficient areas• Identify best sellers and key items; communicate merchandise needs to optimize the My Macy's process• Ensure accuracy of promotional presentation; communicate advertising and sales information to Associates• Partner with Merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and sales set-up• Review your personal Selling Area Scorecard monthly for your Associate Turnover, Sales & Star Rewards results• Motivate Associates to solicit our Star Rewards Program by reinforcing the benefits of new accounts• Coach Associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagement• Review & utilize Associate Scorecards to provide recognition; develop and communicate strategies to improve results• Observe Associates twice daily through formal observations focusing on selling behaviors; ensure Associates are providing an outstanding shopping experience to all customers• Coach to Associate Scorecard metrics weekly through daily informal observations defining one focus metric and behaviors to improve an individual metric• Ensure optimum sales floor coverage and lead selling initiatives throughout the store as needed• Maintain high customer readiness standards; deliver a clean, neat and easy to shop store environment

Responsible for 60+ beauty advisors and counter managers• Motivate Beauty Advisors to solicit the goal of Macy’s Star Rewards program by reinforcing the benefits of new accounts • Execute quarterly merchandise directives and new receipts, and identify best sellers and key items; communicate specific stock concerns to optimize the My Macy’s process • Deliver impeccable cleanliness standards • Establish high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness; ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented • Recruit a qualified team of selling-focused Cosmetics associates; build a bench for future advancements & promotions • Ensure all Cosmetics training is conducted on a timely basis, ensure assigned mentors engage with new hires • Coach associates on product knowledge through product training with Vendor Representatives • Meet with Cosmetics associates in department regularly; identify top sellers and talk about opportunities • Conduct ongoing Talent Analysis of associates and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best people and turnover reduction • Utilize review process as a tool for talent development, promotion and advancement, monitor and address performance issues on a timely basis • Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality

Support My Macy's by driving sales and selling with focus on the Macy's customer. Train, coach, and develop a team of associates.Key Contributions:Drive and exceed sales goalReview personal Selling Area Scorecard monthly for associate turnover, sales & Star Rewards resultsReview and utilize reports; implement action plans focusing on deficient areasIdentify best sellers and key items; communicate merchandise needs to optimize the My Macy's processEnsure accuracy of promotional presentation; communicate advertising and sales information to associatesPartner with Merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and sales set-up

Maintain a high level of customer service and escalated issues as needed. Identify hot and cold selling items and communicate to buying team. Ensure store meets high level of visual, merchandising, and inventory management standards. Key Contributions: Provide excellent customer serviceReceive and execute shipments dailyWork in very close quarters with employees and develop their skills

Supervise the sales, operations and personnel functions of the store to ensure maximum profitability. In full compliance with company policies and procedures and constant communication with the District Manager and Store Manager.Key Contributions:Provide excellent client serviceHeaded up our new client book programIn charge of monthly client events and wardrobe partiesCash/Inventory managementGeneral store operationsLoss PreventionVisual presentation, floor sets, merchandise handling, and store maintenanceHuman resources management, development, and training

Manager of the Girls Dept. Merchandised the department. Managed a team of associates within my department. Attended weekly meetings and turned in appropriate material in a timely manner.Key Contributions: Wrote weekly scheduleConducted associate reviews

Merchandise manager of the Medallion Club Pro Shop. Created all visual displays and store layout. Met with all of the vendors to place orders for fall shipment. Handled all returns to vendors including club returns. Serviced all of the members with extraordinary customer service and handled all special orders at their request.Key Contributions:Merchandised the entire pro shopCreated all displaysHandled all special orders made directly through each vendorLearned the buying for early spring and fall merchandiseParticipated in all tournaments and golf outings

Key member of the retail sales team at The Limited. Assisted with visuals for the store on several of the top selling items. Experienced in all facets of the retail sales process and customer service.Key Contributions:One of the top sales associatesCreated visuals