Working with convienence stores and vendors to help make innovative merchandising decisions to drive sales, margin, and market share.

The Category Manager for multiple wholesale/retail product categories.Successfully increased overall sales by 8.9% for multiple categories, with annual sales of almost $50 million.Team lead for successful process improvements that were priorities to the business unit, which drove incremental sales of $5 million.Project manager that oversaw multiple interdepartmental and external stakeholders in the most significant transition in the categories history, which was responsible for over $10 million in sales per year. Management responsibilities include negotiating vendor agreements, selecting product assortments, and managing the overall profitability of multiple categories.Additional responsibilities include:Managed over 70 vendors during an annual product showcase, which supported $6.5 million in sales. Strategic management of product categories to increase profitability and sales for 1500 storefrontsCreate sales Powerpoints and product catalogs to increase sales teams knowledgeLead buying team through innovative process improvements which saved thousands per year

Responsible for all aspects of store operations Additional responsibilities include store associate sales training, and inventory management

Negotiated deals and merchandising programs that would mutually benefit both Circuit City and their Vendor partners.Participate in strategic planning requiring senior-level management inputGreen Belt certified for a +$10 million a year project