Robert Gray Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙪𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜:I directed end to end functions involved in performing data analysis for office and buying director. Engaged and worked with buying team ensuring product allocation to store, purchase orders entry, and SKUs creation for all Canada. I trained and guided four hires regarding new buying process. I administered day-to-day functions relating to buying and merchandising of headwear and Novelty for Edmonton Oilers in arena and… Show more 𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙪𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜:I directed end to end functions involved in performing data analysis for office and buying director. Engaged and worked with buying team ensuring product allocation to store, purchase orders entry, and SKUs creation for all Canada. I trained and guided four hires regarding new buying process. I administered day-to-day functions relating to buying and merchandising of headwear and Novelty for Edmonton Oilers in arena and local stores. I steered overall operation surrounding designing of products collection for each season. I coordinated with stakeholders and team to meet set brand standards. I oversaw various activities involved in monitoring sales and controlling flow of product from the warehouse to attain sales targets.𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:● Increased buying by $10M over 5-year period.● Generated headwear, apparel, and novelty sales up to $20M in 2019.● Attained recent promotion of buyer via performing exceptionally throughout year.● Amplified yearly sales growth in all categories via devising and implementing new sales programs.● Acted as a buyer while subsequently availing relocation opportunity with Head Office to Mississauga.● Aided in devising and deploying training program for new hires consisting three merchandisers and two data entry clerks. Show less

Alberta, Canada

𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧:I administered daily operational activities for the retail stores and budgeted the staffing initiatives. I attracted potential customers by ensuring store cleanliness, organization, and creative merchandise display. I directed day-to-day activities surrounding payroll management and weekly scheduling. I onboarded, trained and directed 10+ employees at different stores. I participated and engaged in manager meetings whilst presenting… Show more 𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧:I administered daily operational activities for the retail stores and budgeted the staffing initiatives. I attracted potential customers by ensuring store cleanliness, organization, and creative merchandise display. I directed day-to-day activities surrounding payroll management and weekly scheduling. I onboarded, trained and directed 10+ employees at different stores. I participated and engaged in manager meetings whilst presenting findings regarding best practices to senior management.𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:● Fascinated key customer via properly displaying promotional materials. ● Achieved budgeted targets via performing extraordinary at four different stores. ● Maintained stock level and increased sales via efficiently communicating with head office/buying Team. Show less