EVAN WARRINGTON
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven and organized business professional with over 10 years of experience in merchandising, marketing and sales. Strong communication skills and extensive experience in digital promotion, merchandising, and operations management in the consumer goods sector.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Specialist
Advantage Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Professionally and enthusiastically represented two emerging CPG clients as a third-party salesman, selling incrementally against upcoming promotions and product launches
- Managed two super-territories covering over 400 square miles and more than 100 retail stores
- Drove sales volume and brand awareness via strategic item placement & on-hand accuracy
- Collaborated with store personnel to design and execute incremental displays
- Tracked month-over-month portfolio performance in my dedicated accounts & submitted feedback
- Ensured planogram compliance and accurate pricing
Order Writer
Mondelez International
10.2016 - 11.2022
- Wrote orders to maximize territory revenue and avoid out-of-stocks
- Professionally represented our brands to store employees and shoppers
- Built eye-catching product displays in strategically-placed, customer-facing locations to maximize sales and promote awareness of seasonal products
- Ensured display compliance with weekly ad planners and maintained daily communication with members of the merchandising team via phone, email, and text
- Merchandising Excellence Certification 2019
- Merchandiser of the Month July 2021
- Promoted to Full Time Order Writer in August 2021
Overnight Replenishment Partner
HEB Grocery Company
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Staged and organized sales floor, aisle-by-aisle
- Stocked product strategically and efficiently to ensure shelf replenishment before arrival of morning shoppers
Grocery Assistant
Demoulas Super Markets
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Maintained the stock room through logistical storage of inventory, maximizing free space and ensuring safety compliance
- Performed daily closing procedures which included securing dock doors, recharging pallet-handling equipment and selecting pallets to be brought out for overnight stocking
- Managed product display to maximize customer visibility and support revenue growth
- Directed employees on product movement and incoming freight, ensuring that items empty on the shelves would be brought directly to the floor
- Provided knowledgeable and friendly customer service, helping customers locate products and coordinated special orders
- Team member of Demoulas/Market Basket Supermarkets Boston Globe’s 2014 Bostonians of the Year
Sales Representative
Bose Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Built a comprehensive knowledge of products in showroom and presented customized solutions based on customers’ unique needs
- Maintained visual displays to excite guests about industry-leading brand quality and cutting-edge innovations
Education
Professional Certificate - Digital Marketing
Rice University, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
01.2021
Journalism Major
University of Houston, Jack J Valenti School of Communication
01.2011
Skills
Leadership in dynamic work environments
Supply chain management
Precision-focused project coordination
Strong grasp of effective retail execution techniques
Management of safety protocols
Excellent communication and sales skills
Timeline
Retail Sales Specialist
Advantage Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Overnight Replenishment Partner
HEB Grocery Company
02.2019 - 10.2019
Order Writer
Mondelez International
10.2016 - 11.2022
Sales Representative
Bose Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015
Grocery Assistant
Demoulas Super Markets
08.2011 - 07.2016
Journalism Major
University of Houston, Jack J Valenti School of Communication
Professional Certificate - Digital Marketing
Rice University, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies