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MICHAEL FORSBERG

Chicago,IL

Summary

Visual merchandising professional with extensive experience in driving brand excellence and sales growth acrosslarge-scale retail operations. Skilled in developing strategic visual merchandising strategies that enhance brandstorytelling and optimize store design. Proven track record in mentoring teams to execute initiatives, resulting insignificant improvements in sales and customer engagement

Overview

2027
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Studio M

INTERIOR DESIGNER
2020 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Increased monthly sales targets by 20% within three months through strategic design consultations.

• Conducted personalized design consultations to create tailored window treatment solutions.

• Streamlined quotation process using digital sales tools, improving efficiency and client satisfaction

Smith & Noble

IN HOME DESIGNER
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

  • Exceeded monthly sales targets by 20% within first three months in design role, demonstrating strong sales performance.
  • Conducted personalized design consultations, creating tailored window treatment solutions that addressed client needs and preferences.
  • Utilized digital sales tools to accurately capture measurements and specifications, enhancing the quotation process for clients.

Victoria's Secret

FIELD VISUAL MANAGER, MARKET INTENSIFICATION
2014 - 2019 (5 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Led visual merchandising initiatives for 200+ stores, enhancing brand consistency and sales performance across multiple regions.

• Increased store sales and profitability by over 50%, achieving one billion dollars in volume.

• Managed four direct reports, consistently exceeding performance targets in key metropolitan areas.

• Designed seasonal floor plans and directed shop adjacencies to ensure brand consistency.

• Developed visual merchandising skills through seasonal learning labs focused on effective sales strategies.

• Trained field teams on digital floorset planning, significantly reducing payroll and printing costs.

• Executed early floorset tests and product launch strategies to assess effectiveness before rollouts.

• Collaborated with store design teams to optimize floorplans and fixture arrangements for new openings.

Victoria's Secret

REGIONAL VISUAL MERCHANDISING TRAINER
01.2007 - 01.2014

Job overview

Education

New York Institute of Art And Design

Interior Design Certification

University Overview

Supports expertise in visual merchandising andstrategic design planning.

Skills

  • Space planning expertise
  • Interior styling
  • Selection of furniture finishes
  • Fixture selection
  • Visual storytelling
  • Presentation board creation
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite
  • Project management
  • Project oversight
  • Client management
  • Market trend analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Brand development
  • Detail-oriented approach

Certification

  • Interior Design Certification, New York Institute of Art and Design
  • Certified Residential Interior Designer, RIDQC, Designer Society of America

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$0/yr - $200000/yr
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Timeline

REGIONAL VISUAL MERCHANDISING TRAINER
Victoria's Secret
01.2007 - 01.2014
New York Institute of Art And Design
Interior Design Certification
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Studio M
2020 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
IN HOME DESIGNER
Smith & Noble
2022 - 2023 (1 education.year_Label)
FIELD VISUAL MANAGER, MARKET INTENSIFICATION
Victoria's Secret
2014 - 2019 (5 education.years_Label)
MICHAEL FORSBERG