Sales Merchandiser

Hard Skills

- Visual & Fixture Design

- Inventory & Stock Management

- Data-Driven Merchandising

- POS & Retail Software (Retail Pro, Lightspeed)

- Market Trend Analysis

- Supply Chain Coordination

Soft Skills

- Customer-Centric Approach

- Strategic Planning

- Problem Solving & Adaptability

- Communication & Collaboration

- Time Management & Multitasking

*Senior Sales Merchandiser*

*Fashion Retail Group, New York, NY*

June 2022 – Present

- Led visual merchandising initiatives across 50+ retail locations, resulting in a 15% increase in average store sales through optimized displays and product placement.

- Managed inventory replenishment schedules, reducing stock-outs by 20% and improving stock turnover.

- Collaborated with marketing teams to plan seasonal promotions, creating eye-catching setups aligned with brand messaging.

- Conducted training workshops for associate teams on visual standards and effective customer engagement techniques.

Retail Merchandiser

*TechTrend Electronics, Boston, MA*

August 2018 – May 2022

- Developed and executed planograms for new product launches, facilitating faster adoption and higher initial sales by 10%.

- Optimized shelf layouts based on sales analytics, identifying high-margin products and adjusting displays accordingly.

- Maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries and promotional support.

- Supported store managers during peak seasons, ensuring consistent visual standards despite high traffic.

*Sales Associate & Visual Coordinator*

*Urban Style Apparel, Chicago, IL*

June 2016 – July 2018

- Managed daily visual displays and stock organization, contributing to a 7% uplift in walk-in traffic.

- Assisted in customer service delivery, upselling core merchandise and building repeat clientele.

- Participated in inventory audits, reducing shrinkage by implementing effective tagging and monitoring procedures.

**Bachelor of Science in Retail Management**

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

*2012 – 2016*

- Certified Visual Merchandiser (CVM) – International Visual Society, 2024

- Advanced Inventory Management Certification – Retail Management Institute, 2023

- **Store Revival Initiative (2023):** Led a comprehensive visual overhaul for 10 flagship stores, increasing foot traffic by 25% over 6 months through innovative window displays and in-store navigation enhancements.

- **E-Commerce Integration (2024):** Collaborated with online marketing teams to align in-store displays with digital campaigns, improving cross-channel sales by 12%.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Conversational)