Austin Foerster
Bay City,Michigan
Summary
Seasoned Merchandiser with broad background in retail and wholesale environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management, product placement, and vendor negotiation coupled with aptitude for trend forecasting. Demonstrated ability to improve sales outcomes through strategic merchandising initiatives. Skilled communicator with ability to build productive relationships across various levels of business hierarchy. Results-driven professional, committed to contributing positively to team success through hard work and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
John P. O'Sullivan Distributing
Bay City, Michigan
08.2023 - Current
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
Ice Cream Server
Buoy 18
Bay City, Michigan
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and provided menu information.
- Organized ice cream flavors, toppings, syrups, and other ingredients in the work area.
- Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
- Restocked supplies of napkins, straws, spoons and other items as needed.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness.
- Informed management of low stock items prior to running out completely.
Packaging Associate
ATS Printing
Bay City, MI
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified and sorted items for packaging according to product specifications.
- Labeled packages with barcodes, weight, and other information.
- Maintained accurate records of packaged goods in inventory system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks or containers.
- Assembled boxes, crates, and pallets using hand tools or automated equipment.
- Transported packaged goods using forklifts or other lifting devices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Stock Rotation
- Sales Techniques
- Stock replenishment
- Stock control
- Floor set design
- Store maintenance
- Reliable and punctual
Molson Coors President's Award
- Recognizes the top 32 of 550 Distributors in the nation for exemplary sales and distribution performance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Merchandiser
John P. O'Sullivan Distributing
08.2023 - Current
Ice Cream Server
Buoy 18
05.2023 - 08.2023
Packaging Associate
ATS Printing
08.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Delta College
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