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Erik Adams

Mount Pleasant,PA

Summary

Experienced in retail sales. Vrsed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.

Reliable and driven to meet sales goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Scotts Miracle-Gro
Marysville, OH
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.

Owner

Mad Pies Pizzeria
Mount Pleasant, PA
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

Owner

EAzy Performance Automotive Tuning
Mount Pleasant, PA
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Automotive performance tuning and maintenance.

Territory Sales Representative

Advantage Sales And Marketing /Wrigley Team
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2009 - 12.2014
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase territory revenue.
  • Developed relationships with key decision makers at target accounts.
  • Monitored competitors' activities and pricing strategies within the assigned territory.
  • Created value propositions tailored to individual clients' business needs.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively across the assigned region.
  • Promoted brand awareness through effective communication of product features and benefits.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges faced by the team members.
  • I was in charge of 296 convenience stores and 36 Walmarts.
  • Product rotation/ sales orders/ display building

Merchandiser

Kellogg's Snacks
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2006 - 05.2009
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and made adjustments accordingly for maximum profitability.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
  • Provided feedback from customers regarding product selection, display, and pricing.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.

Cashier/Department Manager Lawn and Garden/Layaway

Walmart
Mount Plesasant, PA
06.2002 - 06.2006
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southmoreland Senior High School
Alverton, PA
05-2004

Skills

  • POS
  • Stock replenishment
  • Sales Techniques
  • Active listener
  • Trend Identification
  • Promotional planning
  • Pricing and Signage Updates
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Stock Rotation
  • Relationship Building
  • Product Launch Support
  • Design Visualization
  • Commercial Display Building
  • Problem-Solving

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Drag Racing
  • Hiking

Timeline

Merchandiser

Scotts Miracle-Gro
02.2024 - Current

Owner

Mad Pies Pizzeria
12.2019 - 01.2024

Owner

EAzy Performance Automotive Tuning
01.2014 - 12.2019

Territory Sales Representative

Advantage Sales And Marketing /Wrigley Team
05.2009 - 12.2014

Merchandiser

Kellogg's Snacks
06.2006 - 05.2009

Cashier/Department Manager Lawn and Garden/Layaway

Walmart
06.2002 - 06.2006

High School Diploma -

Southmoreland Senior High School

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