Christopher Long Jr
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
Baltimore , MD
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Stocked Coca-Cola products in retail locations
- Ensured product displays met company standards
- Assisted retailers with product placement strategies
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages
- Organized promotional materials for customer engagement
- Collaborated with store managers on merchandising plans
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques for brand visibility
- Developed strong working relationships with store managers and other key personnel.
- Conducted regular store visits to evaluate merchandising standards and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels across multiple stores ensuring appropriate stock levels at all times.
- Monitored competitor activity to identify potential threats or opportunities in the marketplace.
- Maintained relationships with key personnel of major accounts to ensure product availability and visibility.
- Created customized presentations for clients demonstrating the value of company products.
Sales Merchandiser
Canada Dry
Landover , MD
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports summarizing store visits, competitive activities, account performance.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials to support sales objectives.
- Researched and identified new sales opportunities, markets, and products.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase brand presence in the marketplace.
- Attended trade shows and conferences as a representative of the company's products and services.
- Reviewed POS data from retailers to identify areas of opportunity for increasing sales volume.
- Ensured accurate implementation of planograms throughout assigned territory.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to develop pricing strategies.
- Assisted buyers in selecting merchandise assortments that met their needs while maximizing profits.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for product placement in stores.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions including invoices, purchase orders.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
Compactor
Calvert County Government
Prince Frederick, MD
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Prince Frederick 06-2019
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales strategy development
- Product placement
- Promotional materials organization
- Market trend analysis
- Visual merchandising
- Retail relationship management
- Competitive analysis
- Team collaboration
- Contract negotiation
- Brand awareness
- Category management
- Pricing and signage updates
- Pricing controls
- Quality specifications adherence
- Reliability
- Communication
- Sales techniques
- Active listener
- Reliable and punctual
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Sales Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
01.2024 - 07.2025
Sales Merchandiser
Canada Dry
06.2020 - 01.2024
Compactor
Calvert County Government
06.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
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