Parker Goedecke
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Buyer proficient in negotiating with vendors, managing inventory and using data analysis to help companies understand product metrics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Kroger
Portland, Oregon
05.2021 - Current
- Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Tigard, OR
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed a 300 vehicle fleet and 30 plus corporate and retail accounts assigned to the branch
- Marketed to new and existing accounts, to further the hold on the replacement vehicle market and drive sales
- Successfully handled 300 plus in-bound calls weekly related to rental agreements, customer satisfaction and customer accommodations
- Develop and mentor new employees on how to manage a branch, sales and customer service.
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hillsboro, OR
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed a 250 vehicle fleet, 3 airport fleets and 30 plus corporate and retail accounts
- Implemented training and development programs for all branch staff including: sales coaching, fleet management and customer service
- Tracks and analyzed sales, customer feedback & satisfaction, growth and revenue
- Seamlessly communicated with auto body shops, automotive dealerships and customers on a daily basis
Management Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Tigard, OR
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted in managing a 410 vehicle fleet and 30 plus corporate and retail accounts assigned to the branch
- Marketed to new and existing accounts, to further the hold on the replacement vehicle market and drive sales
- Successfully handles 300 plus in-bound calls weekly related to rental agreements, customer satisfaction and customer accommodations
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2018
Skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Customer Preferences
- Trend Monitoring
- Merchandise Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Assortment Planning
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Kroger
05.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
02.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2019 - 02.2020
Management Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
08.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Oregon State University
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