Kim L. - "Marketing professional/ebay expert - Freelance Data Entry Professional, United States"

Merchandise Coordinator—Department Store Division

Responsible for promoting and merchandising PVH Dress Shirts and neckwear, Izod Men’s Sportswear and Calvin Klein Men’s Sportswear.

·         Perform daily visits with major accounts, training in-store personnel on current and future products and effective customer service.

·         Replenish merchandise as needed maximizing floor space and brand awareness.

·         Organize special events and sales seminars each season to enhance brand support and new product launches.

·         Successfully managed territory, daily schedule and budget.  Increased sales in territory in 2006 by 15% by negotiating to gain more floor coverage and working with account executives to increase stock levels.

Responsibilities included merchandising and distribution of product.

·         Executed retail marketing programs and merchandising guidelines in accordance with account specific needs and strategies resulting in increased revenue for territory by $500,000.

·         Created promotions and special events, placed POS and display materials resulting in increased sales and awareness of product.

·         Built and maintained cooperative working relations with internal and external key stakeholders enabling mutual goals to be reached.

·         Reviewed monthly selling in partnership with Account Executive and Buyer resulting in increased product orders and overall sales.

·         Partnered with store managers and regional visual managers to enhance floor space in underdeveloped accounts by consulting on Shop concepts, achieving increased visibility and sales.

·         Ensured that pricing was in line with company policy and strategy and managed in-store issues resulting in minimized company losses.

·         Provided market and competitive information, reports and digital photo’s ensuring the company was fully informed at all times resulting in a better understanding of consumer needs.

·         Trained, motivated and educated sales associates and store personnel on new and current Levi’s, Docker’s and Slates Brand products and merchandising programs.

·         Hired and trained interns and seasonal help.

·         Created fun and exciting contests which motivated sales associates to maintain shops and uphold merchandising standards.

·         Managed individual territory budget, operating expenses and company property maximizing profitable results for the company.

Responsible for high-level executive support to the director.

·         Wrote and reviewed letters, reports and conducted research on comparable city arts programs.

·         Coordinated the production of ‘The Cultural Guide to Houston’, a publication offering a listing of all public art in the City of Houston, including maps, photos and interesting facts.

·         Hired staff and interns as needed for special projects and support staff.

·         Planned, attended and managed board meetings and conferences on a monthly basis.

·         Attended meetings with City Council members and members of the board to present ideas and programs to support community arts organizations.

·         Researched, priced and purchased office equipment, furniture and supplies.

I earned my degree with an emphasis in markering.  My minor was Office administration.