KARIM RIZK
NEW BRUNSWICK
Summary
Responsive team leader with strong sales background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Men’s fragrance counter Manager
Nordstrom
Edison, New Jersey
07.2026 - Current
- Managed Nordstrom fragrance counter operations and daily client service.
- Coached beauty advisors on product knowledge and selling techniques.
- Drove fragrance sales through personalized Nordstrom customer consultations.
Operations Manager
Birkenstock
Elizabeth
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess.
- Developed and implemented efficient stock replenishment strategies to enhance product availability.
- Analyzed sales trends to adjust inventory levels and support seasonal demands effectively.
- Led Birkenstock footwear store operations and daily workflow coordination
- Managed inventory control, stock replenishment, and cycle count procedures
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment with logistics teams
SALESMAN
Ralph Lauren
Short Hills
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted sales presentations that effectively communicated product value to potential clients.
- Developed strong relationships with key accounts, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Created detailed sales reports to present to management, highlighting progress against goals and identifying potential challenges.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Nordstrom
Edison, NEW JERSEY
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Scheduled shifts for fellow associates during peak traffic times.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Euro fragrances LLC
Franklin, New Jersey
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
Douglass pizza & grill
New Brunswick, New Jersey
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Hired and trained new food service personnel to maintain high productivity levels of staff.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, refrigerators.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Responded to customer concerns efficiently, accurately and with detailed information.
SALESPERSON
Douglass Pizzeria & Grill
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
CASHIER
Zara
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE IN LAW SCHOOL -
Ain Shams
CairoSkills
- Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, Product Knowledge, Trend Analysis, Sales Analysis, Stock Replenishment, Inventory Management, Business Development, Visual Merchandising, Shipment Processing, Product Promotions, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Problem-solving
Personal Information
Title: Stock Manager
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Native).
Timeline
Men’s fragrance counter Manager
Nordstrom
07.2026 - Current
Operations Manager
Birkenstock
08.2025 - 06.2026
SALESMAN
Ralph Lauren
05.2025 - 07.2025
SALES ASSOCIATE
Euro fragrances LLC
05.2023 - 07.2023
SALES ASSOCIATE
Nordstrom
06.2021 - 02.2025
FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
Douglass pizza & grill
02.2019 - 03.2020
SALESPERSON
Douglass Pizzeria & Grill
03.2018 - 01.2019
CASHIER
Zara
01.2017 - 02.2018
BACHELOR DEGREE IN LAW SCHOOL -
Ain Shams