Kenzel Washington
Forney,TX
Summary
Dynamic Account Merchandiser at PepsiCo with a proven track record in maximizing revenue growth through strategic merchandising and effective cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in performance tracking and relationship building, I consistently enhanced client satisfaction and optimized product assortments, driving significant sales improvements and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Mesquite, TX
10.2017 - 03.2025
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies.
- Maximized revenue growth through strategic merchandising plans for key product categories.
- Established cross-functional partnerships within the organization to leverage expertise when creating comprehensive account solutions.
- Optimized product assortments to maximize profit margins while meeting customer demands.
- Boosted client satisfaction by consistently providing timely and accurate account updates.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess execution of merchandising plans and provide support as needed for retail partners.
- Regularly reviewed sales performance metrics to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment within the account portfolio.
- Coordinated with supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of products during peak selling seasons.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective marketing strategies, resulting in increased sales performance.
General Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Rockwall, TX
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Education
Diploma - Highschool
Southeast Prep Academy
Memphis, TN05.2012
Skills
- Brand awareness
- Merchandise planning
- Performance tracking
- Competitor analysis
- Forecasting
- Promotional strategies
- Cross-functional coordination
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listener
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Product inventory counts
- Pricing and signage updates
- Stock rotation
- Stock replenishment
- Planogram design
- Space planning
- Visual merchandising
- Store maintenance
- Pricing strategy
- Sales techniques
- Vendor relations
- Retail sales professional
- Decision-making
- Price negotiations
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Timeline
General Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2018 - 08.2024
Account Merchandiser
PepsiCo
10.2017 - 03.2025
Diploma - Highschool
Southeast Prep Academy