Michael Edwards
Vendor/Merchandiser
Greeley,CO
Summary
Dedicated individual with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working with digital software to manage sales calls and to communicate with Acosta management. Successful at adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the Acosta organizational brand.
Warehouse lead with experience performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Background in general maintenance, light construction, repair and custodial work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Product Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
Timnath, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Advance sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Manage product and inventory replenishment in Sam's Clubs and Walmart stores in the Longmont, Loveland, and Ft. Collins, Colorado region.
- Work with managers and advertising directors to optimize product promotions.
- Answer customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Verify that product inventories are correct and at correct store locations in proper quantities.
- Assemble promotional displays, including quarter and full-size point of purchase displays.
- Update pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Prepare visual displays of product to attract customer interest and promote sales.
- Inspect merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-date, and discontinued items from displays and store shelving.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor as well as store shelving.
- Use hand-held electronic devices using software to interface and communicate with Acosta management.
Retail Product Merchandiser
Acosta Sales And Marketing
FT. COLLINS, United States
12.2020 - Current
- Advance sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Manage product and inventory replenishment in Sam's Clubs and Walmart stores in the Longmont, Loveland, and Ft. Collins, Colorado region.
- Work with managers and advertising directors to optimize product promotions.
- Answer customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Verify that product inventories are correct and at correct store locations in proper quantities.
- Assemble promotional displays, including quarter and full-size point of purchase displays.
- Update pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Prepare visual displays of product to attract customer interest and promote sales.
- Inspect merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-date, and discontinued items from displays and store shelving.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor as well as store shelving.
- Use hand-held electronic devices using software to interface and communicate with Acosta management.
Warehouse Employee /Retail Sales Associate
Habitat For Humanity Of Greenville County
Taylors, SC
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in all store departments.
- Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Trained in loss prevention, visual merchandising and general sales skills.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM06.1973
MBA - Business Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL06.1980
K-9 Teacher Certification - K-9 Teacher Certification
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS06.1987
Skills
- Product promotions
- Sales expertise
- Loss prevention
- Store Merchandising
- Product Knowledge
- Product inventory counts
- Use of digital software and hand-held devices to interface with and communicate with Acosta management
- Relationship development with in-store management and outside vendors to maximize work effectiveness
- Price tagging and shelf labeling
Timeline
Retail Product Merchandiser
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Retail Product Merchandiser
Acosta Sales And Marketing
12.2020 - Current
Warehouse Employee /Retail Sales Associate
Habitat For Humanity Of Greenville County
01.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
New Mexico State University
MBA - Business Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
K-9 Teacher Certification - K-9 Teacher Certification
Wichita State University