Leslie Wright Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

• Works closely with fixture vendors to ensure our needs and guidelines are met on time in quality and finishes for new store open.
• Key player in the training and development of new merchandising staff in a new store environment.
• Follows up with said employees about their growth and development, as well as making sure they are making smart decisions that reflect the Sporting Life merchandising standards
• Coordinated the procurement of visual merchandising, visual display and warehouse support tools
• Ability to create unique storytelling through displays as well as storytelling through merchandising.
• Maintains fixture inventory as well as invoices and budget tracking/balancing

• Provides administrative support to all functions of the office to ensure accurate and timely processing of paperwork and data entry
• Import purchase orders and key price changes into the AS400/IBM system
• Communication with warehouse, buyers, stores, logistics and vendors regarding status of processing

• Work closely with Store Merchandising Manager on product placement decisions
• Key merchandising leader in a recent new store set up in Montreal
• Consistently comply with visual direction on a weekly basis to execute floor plans and implement visual merchandise presentations to positively impact store sales
• Translating catalogues and promotions into real designs on the sales floor
• Able to address sell-through in a timely manner, to drive sales and move stock
• Able to maintain individual vendor message, while also incorporating Sporting Life’s brand message

• Style and dress mannequins and/or hard good presentation resulting in an increase in sales
• Sourcing and implementing of appropriate materials and propping
• Adhere to corporate guidelines, and standards
• Partnering with various departments to execute visual initiatives
• Re-work presentations as merchandise sells down or consolidations arrive, ensuring new receipts are present to maximize impact
• Rotate aged stock into blend to assist in driving sell through

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintains company standards of neat, clean and organized sales floor and stockroom
• Role models a positive work environment for all employees
• Leads the on-the-job training for Lead Merchandisers on company initiatives and standards to ensure everyone fully understands company direction
• Leads mapping and planning of merchandise flow for new product placement and in-season management (addressing sell-through), while ensuring the final product is above target
• Follows up with business after flow set to ensure an increase in the gross margin report
• Leads window display planning, while supporting team in the execution processes.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintains company standards of neat, clean and organized sales floor and stockroom
• Role models a positive work environment for all employees
• Supports on-the-job training for sales associates on company initiatives and standards to ensure everyone fully understands company direction
• Manages efficient and effective handling of all merchandise from shipment receipt, processing, merchandise floor-sets and replenishment systems.
• Leads window display planning and execution processes.
• Assists in executing merchandise flow, as well as mapping and planning of new product placement

• Influence customer buying decisions, by communicating information about the quality, value and style of Gap products including style, fit, fabric, price, and care instructions.
• Positively and proactively help solve problems for our customers and can balance multiple customers in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Deliver results in my role to contribute to the stores success and accountable to store and individual goals and results.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and enforce/uphold all company policies
• Maintains store standards per Visual Presentation Assessment direction to enhance customer shopping experience.

• Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants
• Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase
• Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements
• Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise
• Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services
• Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers

Retail Buying

Fashion Arts Degree, Fashion Arts

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