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Ted Furst

Bluffton,SC

Summary

Proven Merchandiser and Manufacturer’s Representative with a track record of enhancing product displays and boosting sales for FLW Southeast. Skilled in visual merchandising and leveraging strong vendor relationships, demonstrated an ability to improve store appearance and customer engagement. Excelled in consultative sales, significantly expanding client base and surpassing revenue goals through strategic planning and effective communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Various
01.2004 - 01.2018
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.

Manufacturer’s Representative

FLW Southeast
01.1995 - 01.2004
  • Reviewed quote and evolution of plans with involved parties to determine necessary changes.
  • Collected [Type] information from potential client and likely competitors to submit with bid request.
  • Followed up on status reports and prompted customer or company response following periods of inactivity.
  • Answered questions, resolved issues and supported clients from initial sales conversation through delivery of order.
  • Contacted potential clients of [Type] industry and educated on products and services.
  • Identified and cultivated relationships with potential clients to boost business.
  • Queried potential clients to determine areas of need.
  • Explained features and demonstrated how [Product or Service] would avoid, eliminate or solve client problems.
  • Negotiated details of agreements, submitted orders to manufacturers and coordinated installation of products and equipment.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
  • Managed sales plan activities, promotions and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
  • Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
  • Used [Software] to maintain company database with essential account and sales information.

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
06.1966

Skills

  • Stock replenishment
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Retail knowledge
  • Pricing and Signage Updates
  • Supplier audits
  • Planogram design
  • Maintaining stock levels
  • Commercial Display Building
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation

Timeline

Merchandiser

Various
01.2004 - 01.2018

Manufacturer’s Representative

FLW Southeast
01.1995 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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