JOSHUA RIVERA
Odom Corporation
Kaneohe
11
years of professional experience
Dynamic and adaptable thinker with a proven ability to swiftly absorb and integrate new knowledge. Demonstrated success in thriving within fast-paced environments, consistently leveraging expertise in current products and promotions to drive sales growth. Results-oriented professional committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while fostering team collaboration. Passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to organizational success.
Work History
Sales Relief
3 Months- Maximize sales results through planning and executing daily, weekly and monthly goals while developing sound knowledge of the products.
- Make persuasive sales pitches, answer questions, overcome rejection and present proof of proposals
- Make sales and followup calls to customer
- Write orders, design displays and execute such displays in a timely manner
- Understand in-store merchandising principles and apply them in each account.
- Influence each retail account to maximise shelf space in all areas.
- Use of point-of-sale materials to increase customer engagement
Merchandiser
1 Year 1 Month- Visited Odom customer locations daily to merchandise and maintain products through stocking, rotating, dusting, and building displays, ensuring optimal product presentation
- Stocks and rotates products on the floor, in coolers, bins, or shelves according to identifying information such as style, size, and type depending where product is located throughout the store
- Executed essential job duties efficiently, accurately, and safely, adhering to customer requests to avoid merchandising during peak operational hours
- Accurately documents the number of products or items received or distributed or set aside due to damage or “out-of-date.”
- Displays promotional materials, such as POS and signage according to company and store policies
- Builds displays according to Supervisor/Sales Representatives directions
- Formally the Pearl City route anchor for a year
Grocery Manager
5 Years- Managed daily operations of the Grocery Department, overseeing dairy and frozen food sections, ensuring product quality and adherence to code date standards through daily inspections, and complying with pricing and sanitation guidelines.
- Ordered and maintained inventory levels for 500+ grocery products, ensuring compliance with Division directives and keeping back room and sales floor organized.
- Ordered and maintained inventory levels for 500+ grocery products, ensuring compliance with division directives and organized back room and sales floor.
- Supervised receiving, storing, stocking, and pricing of grocery products, ensuring accurate inventory management and strong vendor relationships. Engaged customers through suggestive selling techniques, contributing to increased sales.
- Created and arranged product signage to enhance customer awareness and engagement.
- Directed Grocery Department associates and scheduled staff to maintain coverage and service levels.
- Analyzed Grocery Department Profit and Loss statement to plan department promotions and communicated sales goals and performance opportunities to associates.
Education
Diploma
Skills
Product Knowledge
Customer Service
Stress management
Critical Thinking
Team collaboration
Adaptable
Stress management
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Engagement
Timeline
Sales Relief
Odom Corporation
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Merchandiser
Odom Corporation (Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii)
04.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Grocery Manager
Safeway
01.2016 - 01.2021Read More
Kailua High School
Diploma
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