Merchandising Executive Resume

Ever thought who manages the goods in the big shopping malls from where you purchase such a large variety of goods? Of course, those days were different when a single shop used to have only one category of goods. With changing times, there was a need of a place where one can get everything, right from grocery items to clothes, and shopping malls came into picture. However, it was not possible for a single person to manage such a large amount and variety of goods. To overcome this problem, a separate department is assigned to take care of the overall management of goods and commodities; the merchandise department.

The position of the merchandising executive is one of the top posts in this department. A merchandising executive is responsible for deciding the goods to be kept in retails or shops as well as their cost of purchase and sale. Strong communicational and interpersonal skills are required for this job apart from effective sales skills. While applying for this post, you must consider the job responsibilities mentioned by the employer. Your resume is the only means for the employer to know about you, so it becomes necessary to represent yourself in the best way possible. To get that dream job, it is worth putting efforts in the first step towards it.

Marita R. Meade
3478 Caldwell Road
Fairport, NY14450
Contact Number: 585-267-5859
Email Address: MaritaRMaeda@teleowrm.us

Career Objective:

To work as a merchandising executive in a firm where I get the opportunity to use my sales and communication expertise for the growth of the company and my career. I wish to create a positive and enthusiastic environment in the organization I would work.

Career Summary:

I have 5 years of experience in merchandise and retail industry. I worked as an assistant manager in retail sales in BigMall Groups Pvt. Ltd. for 2 years and later I joined AllShops Groups Pvt. Ltd., where I am currently working as a senior manager (Retail sales).

Educational Qualification:

• Master of Business Administration (Sales and marketing), University of Fairport, NY
• Master of Business Administration (Finance), University of Fairport, NY
• Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), University of Fairport, NY

Work Experience:

Industry: BigMall Groups Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Senior Manager (Retail sales)
Duration: 2 years

Responsibilities:

• Keeping contacts with various companies' supply chain unit
• Preparing a database of the commodities required
• Preparing the budget and presenting it to the merchandising executive
• Managing the goods distribution in the branches
• Making teams and assigning targets
• Involvement in the process of deciding the selling prices of the items
• Preparing an estimated profit for the organization
• Submitting yearly reports to the merchandising sales executive

Industry: FiNCorp Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Assistant Manager (Retail sales)
Duration: 3 years

Responsibilities:

• Contacting the distribution agents
• Involvement in preparing the budget
• Suggesting new sales offers in the retail outlets
• Surveying the market and contacting the local distributors
• Preparing excel sheet of the total sales of the day and profits
• Reporting daily to the senior manager (retail sales)
• Recruitment of staff at different outlets
• Involvement in advertisement team of retail sales
• Involvement in deciding the selling price of the commodities
• Taking feedback from the customers

Certifications and skills:

• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• CRM certification (in 2004)
• Ability to handle a large crowd
• Excellent advertising skills

Hobbies:

Playing guitar, football, base ball and tennis

Personal Information:

Date of Birth: July 11' 1986 Languages Known: German, English, Spanish

Achievements:

• 1st place in intra-company "target sales "competition held at FiNCorp Pvt. Ltd.
• Won intra-company "Best advertising event"

References:

1. Cecilia R. New
   4832 Preston Street
   Phoenix, AZ 85034
   Contact Number: 565-990-5944
   Email Address: CeciliaRnew@teleworm.us

2. Joseph P. Isaacs
   3796 Bungalow Road
   Omaha,NE 68136
   Contact Number: 330-990-7878
   Email Address: JosephPIssacs@teleworm.us

A merchandising executive resume must mention the retail experience you have. A person with good communicational skills and expertise in merchandise is desired for this post. While writing the resume, you can either use the format specified above or you can implement your own ideas. However, do not use the same resume for all the job applications, as the requirements might differ slightly, and it is expected that you mention them in your resume. Prepare an impressive resume and you are sure to get a call for a job interview. Many a times, a good resume makes the first impression, making the later steps easy for you!