
Dynamic leader with proven success at Pepsico, enhancing sales and customer engagement through mentoring. Excel in managing a 30+ team, fostering strong relationships across the DMV, and leading innovative projects. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at mentoring, my leadership strategies significantly improve team efficiency.
• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to drive sales and increase customer engagement.
• Manage a team of 30+ merchandisers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct interviews and complete the hiring process for all merchandisers.
• Establish strong relationships with multiple accounts across the DMV.
• Organize and plan team building events, assist with employee milestones and achievements.
• Conduct team meetings to ensure merchandising standards are followed; distribute awards and review upcoming key points in the week/month.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for product assortment improvements. Present improvements to supervisor and leadership team.
• Implement visual merchandising standards across multiple store locations to enhance brand consistency.
• Optimize product placement and displays to maximize visibility and drive impulse purchases.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess compliance with merchandising guidelines and provide feedback on execution.
• Identify underperforming products or categories and develop action plans for improvement. Present improvements to supervisor and leadership team.
• Lead the implementation of new merchandising software/systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess visual merchandising execution. Provide training and feedback to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Manage the development of planograms and floor layouts to optimize space utilization and enhance the shopping experience for customers.
• Create the schedule for all merchandisers on North Star and upload to the Savvy app.
• LPO for the WFM Program which includes presenting, training, and rolling it out to the team.
• LPO of North Star which includes assisting other managers with scheduling and troubleshooting any technical issues; tracking the BCR’s and merchandisers on how long they are in each account.
• Managed a route, prioritized stops, set a schedule, service accounts.
• Achieved a net rev of 5.9% and MC$ were plus 10%; which gave an excellent score for this location.
• Generated sales by selling to and servicing customers.
• Rotated and stocked products on shelves and displays, in coolers, and in stores backrooms.
• Grew sales volume in expediential amounts, ensured market sharing, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service in all assigned accounts.
• Took inventory and placed orders for future delivery.
• Built displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners.
• Sold and executed all promotions,
• Generated selling opportunities by maintaining and increasing shelf facings, cleaning shelves, and rotating products.
• Provided excellent service to assigned accounts and creates great relations with all store management.
• Followed all safety procedures and protocols while stocking and lifting.
• Maintained a positive image that adheres to company standards.
• Made recommendations to vendors to help increase growth.
• Prepared product displays and other promotional material.
• Worked back stock if no orders are in. Fronting/leveling shelves neatly.
• Rotated and checked for any damaged product.
• Stocked the shelves, displays and end caps when order is in. Filling all gaps.
• Maintained a positive image that adheres to company standards.
• Made recommendations to vendors to help increase growth.
• Prepared product displays and other promotional material.
• Worked back stock if no orders are in. Fronting/leveling shelves neatly.
• Rotated and checked for any damaged product.
• Stocked the shelves, displays and end caps when order is in. Filling all gaps.
• Properly stocked retail shelves with products.
• Safely and accurately restocked product shelves.
• Ensured products are front facing and orderly on shelves.
• Interacted with customers of diverse background in a positive manner.
• Provided accurate information to customers on location of items in store.
• Worked with other team members to ensure products are properly stocked on shelves.
• Supported other grocery store personnel such as cashiers to help with the check-out process.
• Assisted customers in taking groceries to their vehicles, upon request.
Microsoft Office
Management
Communication
Mentoring
Scheduling
Recruiting
Operations
Employee Evaluation
Training
Inventory Tracking
Payroll
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