Rudaba Sheikh Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

• Work with architectural features of the store to maximize available space• If head office based, create visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage• Assemble or dismantle visual displays in windows or in-store• Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implemented changes• Greet customers and determine their needs and wants • Discuss type, quality and number of… Show more • Work with architectural features of the store to maximize available space• If head office based, create visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage• Assemble or dismantle visual displays in windows or in-store• Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implemented changes• Greet customers and determine their needs and wants • Discuss type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase• Recommend merchandise based on individual requirements• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise• Quote prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates• Prepare sales contracts and accept payment through cash, cheque and credit card Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Liaised with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts• Conducted research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features• Met with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies• Identified and sourced props, fabrics, hardware and lighting• Maintained a budget and negotiated… Show more • Liaised with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts• Conducted research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, and associated target market features• Met with business, sales managers and retail managers to discuss sales strategies• Identified and sourced props, fabrics, hardware and lighting• Maintained a budget and negotiated with suppliers of visual materials• Worked with architectural features of stores to maximize available space• If head office based, created visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signage• Visited branches to coach in-store visual merchandising or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and trained them in the execution of the visual concept• Assembled or dismantled visual displays in windows or in-store• Lead and motivated teams to complete displays to tight deadlines• Sought feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implemented changesAchievements:• Introduced the concept of “daily quick connect meetings” which brought about both employee and customer recognition with great efficacy• Successfully increased the company’s sales activities spanning per week sales at $50,000• Expanded customer base by 55% within the first six months of the year 2014 by employing exceptional customer orientation and sales push techniques Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted the store manager in daily operation of the store (occasionally assuming store responsibility in her absence)• Sold merchandise to customers following Bluenotes prescribed selling procedure• Assisted manager in the implementation of complete merchandise information accurately in time• Ensured Bluenotes standard of store presentation was being followed by staff• Took responsibility of keeping store clean and uncluttered by managing team of sweepers and cleaners•… Show more • Assisted the store manager in daily operation of the store (occasionally assuming store responsibility in her absence)• Sold merchandise to customers following Bluenotes prescribed selling procedure• Assisted manager in the implementation of complete merchandise information accurately in time• Ensured Bluenotes standard of store presentation was being followed by staff• Took responsibility of keeping store clean and uncluttered by managing team of sweepers and cleaners• Received, checked and shelved all merchandise products• Assisted manager in placing purchase orders and managing inventory• Completed all training materials and communicated company newsletters and other information to staff regularly• Recorded information into registers manually and in computerized systems• Completed daily registering and store open/close functions• Took responsibly of company bank deposits as required by the store managerAchievements:• Increased sales by 22% in three months by employing aggressive marketing and sales tactics• Achieved company targets by 85% following excellence in sales techniques• Employed customer service efficacy plans which proved invaluable in raising customer satisfaction scores from 39% to 77% within the 1st year of joining the company Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Completed daily and weekly staffing schedules according to expected business volumes• Directed employees through their daily routines• Provided leadership to a team during a shift• Recommended capable staff members for promotion and advancement• Motivated staff to deliver better results• Monitored staff performance during a shift and addressed any shortcomings• Mentored and trained new employees• Completed payroll records and ensured all staff files were up to… Show more • Completed daily and weekly staffing schedules according to expected business volumes• Directed employees through their daily routines• Provided leadership to a team during a shift• Recommended capable staff members for promotion and advancement• Motivated staff to deliver better results• Monitored staff performance during a shift and addressed any shortcomings• Mentored and trained new employees• Completed payroll records and ensured all staff files were up to date• Ensured quality audits were completed to a high standard Achievements:• Reorganized the store inventory procedure by bringing in automated features and thus reducing the timeline of the inventory process• Realized self-targets by 100% following merit in strategic sales planning and execution Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• 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• Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates• Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, cheque and credit cardAchievements:• Awarded… Show more • 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• Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates• Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, cheque and credit cardAchievements:• Awarded Employee of the Month Award following excellence in customer service Show less