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Joliette, Québec, Canada

Boucherville

• Manage a team of 10 appliances category specialists and merchandisers.• Negotiate commercial agreements and marketing budgets with suppliers.• Plan and manage the sales budget and several hundred-million-dollar margins.• Build and manage the category strategy.• Work with support teams to achieve the business plan.• Analyze market performance and react to fluctuations.• Create the strategy for the weekly marketing plan.• Design and implement department store plans and product sequencing.• Maximize the department's profitability.• Monitor performance indicators (KPI).• Manage sales order and customer service processes.• Participate in strategic marketing committees.

Montreal

• Import and distribute household products through major retail chains in Canada.• Manage the business’ activities and maximize performances in all sectors.• Negotiate the company’s financing with banks.• Travel to international trade shows to find out about new products.• Ensure excellence in customer service.• Negotiate leases for the distribution center’s premises.• Increase sales steadily.• Manage the accounts of privileged clients (Jean Coutu, IGA, The Bay, Canadian Tire, Simons, Linen Chest).• Build and manage a team of more than 10 sales representatives.

Laval

• Participate in the creation of the company with former executives of Costco Canada.• Maximize departmental sales and profitability.• Participate in the opening of 5 department stores.• Ensure purchases and product imports from Europe, Asia, and the United States.• Manage and maximize profit margins.• Develop marketing and in-store sequencing plans.• Manage restocking and logistics.• Optimize product importation

Montreal

• Participate in the opening of several Maxi & Co stores.• Manage non-food categories and profits.• Negotiate supplier agreements.• Develop merchandising plans.• Follow up on orders.• Manage a team of 2 to 3 employees.