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Jack Trautenberg

North Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Dynamic Retail Merchandiser with Jacent Strategic Merchandising, skilled in developing innovative merchandising strategies and fostering strong customer relationships. Proven ability to analyze sales data and optimize inventory management, enhancing product visibility and driving sales. Adept at planogram development and building rapport with store management to ensure seamless execution of promotional initiatives.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

Jacent Strategic Merchandising
Cinnaminson, NJ
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with store managers to discuss upcoming promotions.
  • Organized product displays in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Analyzed customer shopping habits to identify opportunities for increased sales.
  • Developed and implemented innovative merchandising strategies to maximize sales.
  • Inspected stores regularly for proper stocking and display of products.
  • Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plan.
  • Communicated and coordinated execution of planograms with store management.
  • Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
  • Used company provided mobile technology to perform basic job functions.
  • Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
  • Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
  • Managed merchandise returns and exchanges efficiently to minimize losses.
  • Negotiated with store managers to secure prime positioning for promotional materials.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Fostered strong relationships with store staff and management to ensure smooth operation of merchandising activities.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Merchandising strategies
  • Customer relationship management
  • Planogram development
  • Sales analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Promotional planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Merchandise stocking
  • Price marking
  • Hand scanning
  • Relationship building
  • Efficiency and speed
  • Merchandising and display techniques
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision making

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

Jacent Strategic Merchandising
11.2023 - 08.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Temple University