Sarah Kalfas
Orefield,PA
Summary
Strategic leader and organizational problem-solver with expertise in inventory management, strategic planning, and trend analysis. Drive sales and achieve company goals through effective communication and collaboration. Deliver successful merchandising strategies while fostering strong team dynamics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Aeropostale
Whitehall Township, PA
01.2017 - Current
- Achieved sales plans and quality selling expectations by leading team performance and monitoring KPIs to enhance overall results
- Led selling effort on the floor, enhancing customer engagement and increasing conversion rates through strategic interactions
- Acted as role model for customer interaction, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Trained and developed associates, resulting in increased effectiveness and elevated team productivity
- Recruited associates and assisted in meeting manpower needs, ensuring optimal staffing levels
- Ensured appropriate merchandise levels on selling floor, maximizing product availability
- Assisted in execution of company-directed floor set and visual display, supporting company marketing strategies
- Executed company policy and procedures related to store operations, maintaining compliance and operational efficiency
Store Manager
Rally House
Center Valley, PA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in opening two brand new stores, ensuring seamless operations for successful launches
- Staffed new store through recruiting and onboarding employees, achieving full operational readiness
- Delivered results through sales forecasting, inventory control, and payroll management, supporting profitability
- Developed weekly schedules and adjusted daily in accordance with sales goals and expectations, optimizing labor costs
- Maintained high standards of customer service, prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Met Rally House visual standards through floor moves and merchandising, organizing, game-planning, and execution
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2011
Skills
- Sales management
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer engagement
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
- Title: Assistant Manager
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Store Manager
Rally House
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
Aeropostale
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Pennsylvania State University