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Elizabeth Albrecht

Summary

Savvy retail executive with a proven track record of exceeding financial plans at both Fortune 100 Companies, as well as Start-Ups. Conceptualized and rolled-out new merchandising strategies that have resulted in 15-25% sales increases year-over-year, and improved customer conversion rates. Skilled at leading and motivating merchandising teams, and building lasting brand partnerships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Merchandise Manager

Credo
Remote
02.2021 - Current
  • Conceptualized and led the launch of new e-commerce feature, generating $1 million in + revenue within the first year.
  • Increased sales by +20% vs. LY, through targeted product assortment planning and execution.
  • Improved gross margin by 100 basis points by negotiating new and existing brand contracts.
  • Reduced inventory costs by 20% through optimizing inventory management processes, and turning obsolete inventory into cash.
  • Responsible for leading and developing merchandise team.

Senior Buyer

TJX Companies
Los Angeles, CA
10.2008 - 02.2021
  • Generated multi-million dollar deals on a weekly basis, by exercising outside-the-box negotiation tactics with new and established brand partners.
  • Opened a record-breaking 250 brands.
  • Completed TJX University Education and Training programs, such as Negotiation Tactics, Relationship Building, True Colors, SWOT Analysis and Myers-Briggs.
  • Sourced and purchased from factories directly, in order to increase margins and create a unique product assortment.

Buyer/Planner

Bluemercury
Washington, DC
05.2006 - 07.2008
  • Played instrumental role in growing a start-up business into what is now a 150+ door company.
  • Worked directly with founder, which provided invaluable entrepreneurial exposure and groundwork for future merchandising roles.
  • Built strong partnerships with established key brands, and identified new brands based on consumer trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
06.2005

Skills

  • Merchandising Strategies
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Promotional Planning
  • Market Analysis
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Open-to-buy Management

Timeline

Senior Merchandise Manager

Credo
02.2021 - Current

Senior Buyer

TJX Companies
10.2008 - 02.2021

Buyer/Planner

Bluemercury
05.2006 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

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