Jamie Gomez
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic merchandising professional with extensive experience at Acosta Sales & Marketing, excelling in team development and conflict resolution. Proven track record in driving sales through innovative merchandising strategies and effective training programs. Adept at managing budgets and schedules, consistently delivering high-quality results and fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser Specialist
Premium Retail Services
10.2024 - Current
- Mentored and developed a team of merchandisers across multiple locations to enhance engagement and performance.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Directed execution of merchandising projects, ensuring timely completion with high-quality results.
- Encouraged creativity among team members to address merchandising challenges effectively.
Territory Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
10.2016 - 09.2024
- Oversaw merchandising operations across a large territory, supervising a team of field associates to ensure flawless execution of merchandising initiatives, consistently meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
- Recruited, trained, and coached new merchandisers, developing their skills and product knowledge to build a high-performing team that meets diverse client needs.
- Monitored store conditions and stock levels, collaborating with store managers to resolve out-of-stock issues and optimize product placements, improving shelf availability and overall sales outcomes.
- Maintained strong relationships with retail store leadership and clients, acting as the primary point of contact to communicate updates, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with merchandising services.
Area Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided hands-on leadership to a dispersed team of merchandisers, overseeing hiring, training, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution, while occasionally working alongside the team on-site to support project success.
- Managed multiple concurrent merchandising projects across the region by carefully planning schedules, allocating resources, and ensuring all materials and instructions were in place to complete each initiative on time and to specification.
- Acted as a liaison between field teams and store management, building effective working relationships that facilitated the smooth execution of merchandising programs and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Utilized Acosta’s web-based tools and reporting systems to assign tasks, monitor project progress, and manage team documentation, including time records, expenses, and reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in all operations.
Territory Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
01.2001 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded territory merchandising operations for over a decade, consistently adapting to market changes and delivering on client objectives in a dynamic retail environment.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with key retail partners and clients, establishing trust and reliability that led to expanded business opportunities within the territory.
- Mentored numerous merchandisers and sales representatives over the years, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of promoting talent from within the organization.
- Planned and executed numerous merchandising resets and product launches by coordinating closely with store management and following detailed action plans. This resulted in consistently positive client feedback and high in-store standards.
Merchandiser
Crossmark Sales and Marketing
Plymouth, USA
01.1996 - 12.2001
- Represent customers and Clients. Execute product placement through creative merchandising and planograms. Rotate stock, correct voids; build displays, complete surveys, increase distribution, and perform audits.
Store Manager
7-eleven
Frankenmuth, USA
01.1990 - 12.1996
- Oversee and run daily operations of personnel and all business. Hire, order, Schedule, support and train, budget, schedule, customer relations, client relations, product awareness, rotation, placement, create and maintain budget, payroll.
Corporate Store Manager
Garb-Ko
Saginaw, USA
01.1987 - 12.1990
- Oversee and run daily operations of personnel and all business. Hire, order, Schedule, support and train, budget, schedule, customer relations, client relations, product awareness, rotation, placement, create and maintain budget, payroll.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carrollton High School
Saginaw, MI01.1983
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Payroll management
- Sales and merchandising
- Budgeting and scheduling
- Problem solving
Timeline
Merchandiser Specialist
Premium Retail Services
10.2024 - Current
Territory Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
10.2016 - 09.2024
Area Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
01.2015 - 10.2016
Territory Manager
Acosta Sales & Marketing
01.2001 - 12.2014
Merchandiser
Crossmark Sales and Marketing
01.1996 - 12.2001
Store Manager
7-eleven
01.1990 - 12.1996
Corporate Store Manager
Garb-Ko
01.1987 - 12.1990
High School Diploma -
Carrollton High School
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