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Davis Sims

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Committed and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in forecasting, category sales, and management, along with a solid background in customer service. Possessing a unique blend of expertise gained through experience in both automotive and retail sectors, including supplier relations, inventory management, and budgeting. Proven proficiency in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Work History

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER LEAN

Walmart
  • Managed line reviews for multiple suppliers to
  • Responsible for direct sales to merchants
  • Managed quotes, item creation and .com content
  • Entered and maintained item quotes in QMS
  • Created and maintained ladder plans and analyzed data for assortment decisions
  • Successfully sold product into new department valued at over $2m at retail

ASSOCIATE MERCHANT

WALMART
  • Managed a $225M omni enabled portfolio across 300 SKUs with bi-annual updates and multiple suppliers, DSV and Marketplace partners
  • Managed a mix within the category to drive a 30% comp
  • Work with a cross functional team to establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience
  • Manage supplier relationships to negotiate the best customer experience through product and costs using data driven decision making
  • Received a Business Impact Driver Award for the coordination and execution of an omni-channel product strategy for a 2021 Holiday top performing toy
  • Responsible for planning and forecasting category sales and product performance.

MANAGER

STRAIGHTLINE AUTOMOTIVE
  • Managed supplier relationships and negotiated to deliver low costs
  • Discussed necessary repair work with customers to provide detailed explanations of issues and explain the best course of action
  • Oversaw all repair work completed to ensure quality standard was met

ONLINE SALES MANAGER

MCLEOD’S BRITISH CARS
  • Created and maintained a website for customer information and advertisement
  • Created and maintained an eBay store front as well as conducted online sales through other platforms
  • Developed an online presence in enthusiast forums and social media to market services and products
  • Managed short- and long-term projects for the shop, including advising customers during simple repairs to full restorations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Skills

  • DSS
  • Luminate
  • Circana
  • SEO
  • Microsoft Office
  • QMS
  • Item 360
  • NOVA
  • Content Management
  • Retail Link

Accomplishments

  • Driving Business Award - Built an Omni sales plan with a key supplier to drives sales for a top holiday item garnering 430k units, $25m, 50% market share and 34% digital penetration
  • SPOT Award - Fall 2021 Recognition from Walmart Merchandising Leadership for going above and beyond assigned job duties.

Timeline

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER LEAN

Walmart

ASSOCIATE MERCHANT

WALMART

MANAGER

STRAIGHTLINE AUTOMOTIVE

ONLINE SALES MANAGER

MCLEOD’S BRITISH CARS

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Arkansas

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