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Stacey Zigler

Fort Myers

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accessory Buyer with a demonstrated track record of success with luxury furniture brands in merchandising, management, and visual display. Adept at analyzing industry trends to enhance overall brand image through merchandising and marketing, and creating a compelling in-store experience. Posses strong leadership skills that fosters positive relationships with other team members while also cultivating vendor relationships. Has a proven track record of trend forecasting, inventory management, to optimize sales and profitability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accessory and Rug Buyer

Robb & Stucky
Fort Myers
03.2018 - Current
  • Worked within our merchandising team to enhance our brand image by implementing four distinctive lifestyles that encompass current industry trends, inspire our clientele, and separate us from our competitors.
  • Developed a comprehensive assortment of accessories and rugs that aligned with the company's overall brand strategy and diversified product selection for multiple locations, based on regional needs.
  • Monitored inventory levels , and adjusted purchasing plans as needed based on sales history.
  • Attended various markets to network with potential suppliers, as well as to maintain strategic partnerships with our current key vendors, manufacturing representatives, and executives.
  • Worked alongside our visual teams to implement all aspects of merchandising displays for accessories in store locations.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive prices for accessories while maintaining high-quality standards and achieving increased profitability.
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors to maintain our distinction as a destination for luxury home furnishings.
  • Maintained a positive, team-player role with open communication with our team of buyers, corporate and store management, and visual teams. Always working towards our core company values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and trust within our organization and everyone we work with.
  • Collaborated with our Vice President, Marketing Director, and Photographer on our annual Look Book. Provided creative input during the organization and execution by designing mood boards to create a color story, by lifestyle, and stylizing each photo shoot.

Visual Coordinator

Robb & Stucky
Naples
04.2015 - 09.2020
  • Create lifestyle presentations based on current design trends and corporate direction.
  • Prioritize and manage floor moves, and execute them in a timely manner.
  • Manage weekly transfer of inbound and outbound merchandise.
  • Communicate with the corporate buying office and buying team to ensure our store maintains their creative direction.
  • Assist with and stylize photo shoots in our showroom.
  • Work with Business development to set up Seminars.
  • Effectively communicate with and train my assistants to maintain company standards.

Assistant Store Manager

West elm
Estero
11.2006 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
  • Planned the art direction for visual displays and followed corporate directives.
  • Trained the sales team to become a certified home stylist with enhanced furniture product knowledge and design strategies.
  • Responsible for training and motivating the sales team to achieve our sales forecast through working with clients, outside designers and home builders.

General Manager

Pottery Barn
Beachwood
05.1999 - 03.2002
  • Established and maintained effective communication with management team, employees, and corporate office to ensure efficient operations.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team-building activities that encouraged collaboration among all departments, including human resources, operations, and visual.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service , visual displays, and sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-1991

Skills

  • Ability to plan and execute floor plans
  • Merchandise luxury products with an attention to detail
  • Communicates effectively while managing a team to plan, organize, and complete a goal
  • Analyzes industry trends for a strong creative vision to increase market share through merchandising and marketing
  • Works with performance metrics to analyze product lifecycle management

Timeline

Senior Accessory and Rug Buyer

Robb & Stucky
03.2018 - Current

Visual Coordinator

Robb & Stucky
04.2015 - 09.2020

Assistant Store Manager

West elm
11.2006 - 03.2015

General Manager

Pottery Barn
05.1999 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Kent State University

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