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Parlen Costa

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented with a passion for continual improvement and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and a positive customer experience while driving sales and maximizing profit. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing coworker development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Selling Manager

IKEA
04.2021 - Current

• Secure a consistent, seamless positive customer experience in store to align with all channels and secure sales and services approach in the store.

• Deliver and lead the commercial action plan for store to ensure the department supports the achievement of the agreed goals for the country, maximizes sales and generates sustained long-term profitability.

• Analyse the qualitative performance of store using Ingka research tools to improve the IKEA mechanical sales.

• Follow up financial goals, KPIs and costs, and take action on deviations.

Sales Plan and Steer Manager

IKEA
08.2017 - 04.2021

· Responsible for all selling areas of the store.

· Making decisions regarding commercial range for the store to drive the business.

· Lead Sales Plan and Steer, Merchandising basics, and Product Quality leaders.

· Established goals, analyze the business, and follow up to ensure continuous improvement.

·Ensure that all shops are in “shape as new” and fully stocked at all times throughout the day.

Shopkeeper - Textiles, Kids, Lighting, Cookshop

IKEA
06.2006 - 08.2017

· Supervise, direct, and coordinate daily tasks.

· Provide support to the management team.

· Develop coworkers in becoming familiar with IKEA’s culture.

· Communicate and implement the IKEA range reflecting our priorities.

· Develop the business and deliver results

Assistant Manager Checkout Services

IKEA
03.2002 - 06.2006
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Sales Coworker

IKEA
02.2001 - 03.2002

Provided all visitor with a positive shopping experience by ensuring all of IKEA standards were met daily.

Skills

  • Proficient in all IKEA operating systems
  • Proven record of successfully managing, leading, and developing leaders and managers
  • Great understanding of IKEA business processes and working methods within IKEA retailing and store operations
  • Adaptable and adjusts to changing business needs and/or priorities
  • Expertise in developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth and remain profitable

Timeline

Selling Manager

IKEA
04.2021 - Current

Sales Plan and Steer Manager

IKEA
08.2017 - 04.2021

Shopkeeper - Textiles, Kids, Lighting, Cookshop

IKEA
06.2006 - 08.2017

Assistant Manager Checkout Services

IKEA
03.2002 - 06.2006

Sales Coworker

IKEA
02.2001 - 03.2002
Parlen Costa