Robert Mejia
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Talented Merchandiser able to adapt quickly to new trends and policies with attention to detail. Categorizes and stocks merchandise with a high level of efficiency. Expert in building creative, eye-catching displays and following schematics and planograms to achieve established vision. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty and revenue.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Specialist
Grocery Supply Company
10.2018 - Current
- Leveraged strong command of sales and operations reports, solving merchandising challenges
- Drove sales utilizing successful product placement and memorable visual displays obtaining measurable increases
- Suggesting new items based on sales volume
- Utilized salesmanship to provide image tags to correlate with items to make shelves presentable and appealing to eye
- Upheld store merchandising standards with proper fixture assembly and signage required for new and remodel stores
- Optimized placement based on consultations with store managers, buyers and sales associates.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Lead Merchandiser
Acosta/Advantage
10.2010 - 06.2018
- Drove sales utilizing successful product placement and memorable visual displays
- Verified proper shelf locations by checking style numbers, bin locations, and product documentation
- Implemented and executed plan-o-grams in-line with store presentation guidelines
- Adapted tagging, rotating, and product placement methods to engage customers
- Upheld store merchandising standards with proper fixture assembly and signage required for new and remodel stores.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Sales Representative
Red Baron/Blue Bell/Nestles
01.1998 - 10.2010
- Used handheld devices to scan orders, obtain route information, and navigate
- Coordinated suitable routes to meet schedule demands
- Operated company vehicles to pick up and deliver products
- Avoided safety issues with frequent vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase sales by 12% consistently in assigned territory
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
Education
BBA -
South University
Savannah, GaSkills
- Revenue Generation Strategies
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Promotional planning
- Time Management
- Analytical thinking
- Merchandise Recommendations
- Suggestive Selling
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
Timeline
Merchandising Specialist
Grocery Supply Company
10.2018 - Current
Lead Merchandiser
Acosta/Advantage
10.2010 - 06.2018
Sales Representative
Red Baron/Blue Bell/Nestles
01.1998 - 10.2010
BBA -
South University
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