BIANCA GANT
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Global Merchandiser with a proven track record at Fossil Group, Inc., excelling in category management and effective communication. Spearheaded competitive analysis to find opportunities to grow categories. Demonstrated market research and sales analysis expertise, driving strategic decisions, and fostering strong cross-functional collaborations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Merchandiser
Fossil Group, Inc.
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Overseeing the product throughout its entire lifecycle, including assortment planning, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional team members
- Responsible for having extensive product knowledge to create selling tools for sales associates
- Driving the business through weekly sales analysis to make strategic business decisions
- Conducting thorough competitive analysis by creating monthly competitive reports and making quarterly store visits
- Spearheading the development and management of visual merchandising schematics, driving a compelling in-store experience
Production Coordinator
Kohl’s
Remote
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Spearheaded daily communications with Kohl's cross-functional teams and international vendors, resolving production challenges and enhancing team efficiency
- Streamlined the product development process, maintaining rigorous schedules and records to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all products
- Ensure that all packaging materials are placed and created appropriately
Sales Associate
Coach
Aurora, OH
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Cultivated strong client relationships by leveraging extensive brand and product knowledge, enhancing the luxury shopping experience, and meeting daily sales targets
- Drove a significant increase in revenue, contributing to over $60,000 in yearly sales in 2019 through strategic merchandise recommendations and sales initiatives
- Spearheaded store visual merchandising per brand guidelines, resulting in engaging and dynamic weekly floor changes
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Fashion Merchandising, Marketing and Management
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2020
FLORENCE FASHION PROGRAM -
Kent State University
Florence, Italy01.2019
Skills
- Category Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Market research
- Sales Analysis
- Brand Strategy
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Creativity
Websites
Leadership Experience
- Fossil Student Mentor, Fossil Group, Inc., Dallas, TX
- President of Sister Circle, Kent State University, Kent, OH
Timeline
Global Merchandiser
Fossil Group, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Production Coordinator
Kohl’s
08.2020 - 10.2021
Sales Associate
Coach
06.2017 - 05.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Fashion Merchandising, Marketing and Management
Kent State University
FLORENCE FASHION PROGRAM -
Kent State University
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