Melissa Malbreaugh
Zachary
Summary
Resourceful Lead Merchandiser known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, visual merchandising, and strategic planning. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Bring focused approach to driving sales through effective product presentation and team leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Merchandiser
Atlas installation
Mansfield
01.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
SPAR Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed product displays to enhance visual appeal and attract customer attention.
- Coordinated inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with store teams to implement promotional strategies and seasonal layouts.
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize product placement and maximize sales potential.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on merchandising standards and best practices.
- Executed planograms to maintain brand consistency across multiple retail locations.
- Monitored competitor activities to identify market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Assisted in conducting market research to inform merchandising decisions and initiatives.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
- Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
- Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
- Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
- Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
- Set up attractive window displays that encouraged customers to enter the store.
- Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
- Maintained accurate records of all merchandise transactions including receipts, invoices, orders, discounts.
- Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
- Coordinated promotional events such as special sales or clearance items.
- Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.
- Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff performance.
- Trained new employees on store policies and customer service standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock levels met demand.
Skills
- Visual merchandising
- Planogram execution
- Promotional strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Training and development
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptive planning
- Risk management
- Project planning
- Clear communication
- Partnership development
- Schedule preparation
- Negotiation
- Lead generation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Operations management
- Vendor management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Work prioritization
- Expense tracking
- Task delegation
- Shift scheduling
- Safety procedures
- Customer service
- Staff training and development
- Networking strategies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Merchandiser
Atlas installation
01.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
SPAR Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
05.2019 - 12.2019