DANIEL JACOBS
Phillipsburg,NJ
Summary
Results-driven merchandising professional with a strong background in analyzing market trends, optimizing inventory, and enhancing product placement. Expertise in strategic planning, vendor relations, and visual merchandising supports effective decision-making and impactful outcomes. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Committed to delivering reliable solutions that drive success and elevate brand presence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Supervisor
Staples
10.2024 - Current
- Led merchandising team to optimize displays, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
- Managed inventory processes, reducing shrink and improving stock accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Fostered a customer-centric environment, enhancing service quality and significantly boosting customer satisfaction scores.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to reduced stock discrepancies and improved order fulfillment efficiency.
- Developed promotional displays that increased product visibility and drove sales performance.
- Optimized product placement within stores for maximum visibility and accessibility, driving sales performance.
Print Supervisor
Staples
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Expert knowledge of digital printing, wide-format production, bindery, finishing services, and direct-mail marketing.
- Proficient with industry-standard software and equipment.
- Proven ability to hire, train, schedule, mentor, and motivate a team to achieve sales targets, operational goals, and provide superior customer service.
- Skilled in consulting with customers to understand their project needs, provide expert recommendations, and manage complex orders from conception to completion.
- Conducted quality control checks on all printed materials, maintaining high standards.
- Experience in driving department profitability through merchandising, promotional execution, and developing strategies to attract new business and retain existing clients.
- Familiar with design software (Adobe Creative Suite), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and order management software typical in retail print centers.
- Supervised daily print production operations, ensuring timely and quality output.
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed store operations in manager's absence, ensuring smooth daily functions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective service and problem resolution.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring the store was consistently well-stocked.
- Trained and guided associates, improving team performance and efficiency.
- Implemented company policies, resulting in a cohesive and compliant work environment.
MET Associate
The Home Depot
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Executed merchandising plans, enhancing product visibility and boosting inventory turnover.
- Collaborated with teams, ensuring seamless service across multiple departments.
- Built strong relationships with store staff, elevating customer service standards.
- Implemented planograms, achieving optimal product placement and sales growth.
Store Manager
Family Dollar
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Led store operations, enhancing team skills and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Hired, trained, and evaluated staff, optimizing scheduling for efficient store management.
- Managed inventory, ensuring product availability and timely restocking.
- Implemented sales strategies, achieving notable sales growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration, resulting in improved service and community support.
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assumes certain management responsibilities in absence of Store Manage
- Follows all Company policies and procedures. Greets and assists customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answers questions and resolves customer inquiries and concerns. Maintains a presence in the store by providing excellent customer service.
- Ensures a clean, well-stocked store for customers.
- At the direction of the Store Manager, supervises, trains, and develops Store Associates on Family Dollar operating practices and procedures.
House Keeper
HealthCare Services Group Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Executed cleaning tasks ensuring sanitary conditions in all areas.
- Improved patient satisfaction through meticulous room maintenance.
- Skilled in safe handling and mixing of cleaning solutions.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, reducing contamination risks.
- Enhanced cleanliness standards, contributing to a healthier environment.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Marketing
Stockton University
Galloway, NJAssociate's in Business Administration - Marketing
Warren County Community College
Washington, NJSkills
- Merchandise planning
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional strategies
- Store layout design
- Attention to detail
- Visual merchandising
- Brand presentations
- Strategic planning
- Product knowledge
Affiliations
- Chabad on Campus
- Hillel
Timeline
Merchandising Supervisor
Staples
10.2024 - Current
Print Supervisor
Staples
08.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
08.2022 - 01.2023
MET Associate
The Home Depot
11.2021 - 08.2022
Store Manager
Family Dollar
10.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Family Dollar
07.2019 - 10.2020
House Keeper
HealthCare Services Group Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Marketing
Stockton University
Associate's in Business Administration - Marketing
Warren County Community College