Creative, hardworking, experience natural product manager with 16+ years of experience in the natural product industry.
Excellent Customer Service and Merchandising skills, with a track record for meeting sales goals and increasing sales within a department. Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule.
Outgoing, friendly, positive attitude with the ability to help a wide range of different types of customers and needs.
Overview
Work History
Cosmetic Buyer/Store Manager
Rainbow Bridge Ojai
Ojai, CA
08/04/21 - 01/7/24
Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
Monitored product margins and managed product resales.
Stayed abreast of market trends and anticipated consumer needs and purchasing habits.
Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
Explained product features and benefits to company staff members and customers.
Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
Cosmetic Sales Manager
Lassens Natural Food And Vitamins
Ventura, CA
04/23/07 - 7/3/21
Supervised team members on a daily basis providing guidance when needed.
Managed recruiting, hiring and performance monitoring of sales team.
Arranged counter offerings and promotional products to create eye-catching displays.
Provided training sessions for staff on product knowledge and customer service skills.
Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality standards were met.
Monitored inventory levels, placed orders as needed and tracked shipments to ensure timely delivery of products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway High School
Camarillo, CA
05-1996
Skills
Supplier Sourcing
Sales Experience
Vendor Relations
Presentation
Multi-Tasking Strength
Customer Service
Inventory Monitoring
Timeline
Cosmetic Buyer/Store Manager
Rainbow Bridge Ojai
08/04/21 - 01/7/24
Cosmetic Sales Manager
Lassens Natural Food And Vitamins
04/23/07 - 7/3/21
High School Diploma -
Gateway High School
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