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Benjamin Cook

Inventory Controller & Junior Buyer
Gloucester,MA

Summary

Highly motivated inventory specialist and buyer with a wealth of experience across all fields of a retail business. Focused on going above and beyond to create a positive customer experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inventory Controller & Buyer

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
Salem, MA
05.2021 - Current

Responsible for general oversight of all merchandise. Inventorying, distributing, merchandising (in-store & online) of incoming merchandise and maintaining and updating the existing merchandise across three brick and mortar retail locations. Also responsible for selecting and developing new products and lines with vendors & producers often on overseas buying trips. Organizing and tracking incoming shipments.

Showroom Manager

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
Salem, MA
04.2016 - 05.2021

Responsible for general oversight of brick and mortar retail location. Assisted sales consultants through every step of the sales cycle with an emphasis on product knowledge and closing the sale. Oversaw employee schedule and payroll. Troubleshot and solved customer service issues. Oversaw showroom operations such delivers and maintenance.

Showroom Assistant

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
Salem, MA
06.2008 - 05.2016

Assisted sales consultants on the showroom floor i.e. flipping rug piles and assisting with sales. Assisted customer on the showroom floor if sales consultants were not available. Conducted in-home shopping experiences and completed local deliveries. Assisted in front desk responsibilities including answering phones, scheduling deliveries and pick ups, greeting customers and cashing out at the end of day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communications

Emerson College
Boston
09.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

    Customer service expertise

Inventory analysis

Handmade rug expert

Timeline

Inventory Controller & Buyer

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
05.2021 - Current

Showroom Manager

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
04.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communications

Emerson College
09.2011 - 05.2015

Showroom Assistant

Landry & Arcari Rugs And Carpeting
06.2008 - 05.2016
Benjamin CookInventory Controller & Junior Buyer