SANDRA FIRN
Midvale,UT
Summary
Talented Job Title well-versed in stocking merchandise and planning promotional displays. Demonstrated success in collaborating with store and advertising management to create and deploy successful merchandising strategies for seasonal and promotional needs. Offering 36-year background marketing products within stores to maximize product profitability.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Specialist
Acosta Sales & Marketing
03.2013 - Current
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
- Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.
Merchandising Specialist
Advantage Sales And Marketing
03.2005 - 03.2013
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Store Manager of Operations
Macy's
08.1984 - 01.2003
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Increased sales by 26% with special displays and promotions.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
Washington State University
Pullman, WA08.1992
Skills
- Pricing Controls
- Customer Buying Habits
- Supplier Audits
- Managing Overflow Merchandise
- Merchandising Strategies
- Reading Planograms
- Planogram Execution
- Merchandising Selection
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
Merchandising Specialist
Acosta Sales & Marketing
03.2013 - Current
Merchandising Specialist
Advantage Sales And Marketing
03.2005 - 03.2013
Store Manager of Operations
Macy's
08.1984 - 01.2003
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
Washington State University
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