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Knox County, Tennessee, United States

• Oversee all aspects of merchandising operations, including product selection, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns, to drive sales and profitability.• Develop and execute merchandising plans in alignment with company goals and market trends, ensuring optimal product assortment and presentation.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and supply chain, to coordinate product launches, seasonal promotions, and inventory management efforts.• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product assortment optimization and revenue growth.• Lead and mentor a team of merchandising associates, providing training and guidance to enhance their performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and promotional opportunities, while maintaining strong relationships.• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform merchandising strategies and stay ahead of market changes.• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements related to merchandising activities.• Drive initiatives to enhance the customer shopping experience through effective product presentation, signage, and visual merchandising techniques.• Collaborate with store managers and regional teams to implement merchandising initiatives and address local market needs and preferences.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Direct the receiving and unloading of store merchandise from third-party vendors and direct stocking of merchandise on applicable store fixtures• Established stocking standards and stocking plans• Recruit, train, develop and communicate with all staff as well as assess performance on a regular basis.• Assist associates to provide increased service to customers• Perform additional, sometimes specialized duties as required by business needs including, but not limited to stocking, freight processing, fulfillment, receiving, and resolution of damaged merchandise• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of merchandise category, customer needs, and/or operational procedures• Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentation, signing standards, and. monitor inventory levels.• Plan and assign daily goals, tasks, and assignments. Assure proper completion through follow-up.• Assist in monitoring retail sales performance, through the analysis of sales reports and comparison shopping.• Assist in ideas on adjusting merchandising strategy.• Oversee and have increased credit card signups.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Ensure that each Customer receives outstanding Customer Service while implementing and maintaining customer service standards.• Maintain outstanding standards, solid product knowledge, and all other components of Customer Service.• Recruit, train, develop, and communicate with all staff as well as assess performance regularly.• Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentation, and signing standards, and monitor inventory levels.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Supervised the day-to-day activities of Shift Supervisors and other non-management associates• Assigned work responsibilities, prepared schedules, and ensured that all shifts were covered• Prepared daily orders, ensured units were stocked with appropriate levels of product and coached Shift Supervisors on order procedures• Conducted and coordinated on-the-job training for associates, and ensured all associates received basic skills training to perform their jobs• Provided recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other status change of associates within the store.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Associate Of Science - As, Accounting

Associate Of Arts And Sciences