Sam Hershenhorn
Howell,NJ
Summary
Professional retail specialist prepared to excel in sales merchandising roles. Proven track record of implementing effective sales strategies and enhancing product visibility. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results in dynamic retail environments. Proficient in visual merchandising and inventory management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Retail Sales Merchandiser
Spin Master
09.2015 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained store organization and visual merchandising standards.
- Coordinated promotional displays and ensured timely execution of marketing initiatives across retail locations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align merchandising efforts with brand objectives and sales goals.
- Conducted regular audits of merchandise presentation to maintain compliance with company standards and policies.
- Learned company policies and procedures to provide accurate information to customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at [Number] locations by following established planograms.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability for customers at all times.
- Maintained open communication with store associates, fostering a positive work environment focused on achieving shared goals.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
Display Merchandiser
BDSmktg
08.2013 - Current
- Developed and executed effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in brand messaging across displays.
- Reduced setup time for new displays by streamlining processes and implementing efficient organizational systems.
- Executed promotional setups for special events, contributing to overall success and increased foot traffic.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Merchandised cases from backroom to sales floor to fill display units or shelves with products.
- Assembled and disassembled promotional materials such as signs, banners and cardboard displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Education
Associate of Science -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-1980
Skills
- Merchandise presentation
- Flexibility
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Retail display setup
- Stock rotation
- Product promotion
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Store layout planning
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Store layout planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved two (SIG) Storm Significance Awards through sales and work performance.
Timeline
Senior Retail Sales Merchandiser
Spin Master
09.2015 - Current
Display Merchandiser
BDSmktg
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Science -
Kingsborough Community College