Amri De Marinis
Laval,Canada
Summary
Innovative Visual Merchandiser with 12 years of merchandising performance. Develop visual displays in alignment with brand image and corporate objectives. Demonstrated success in showcasing products to increase sales and brand awareness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Chausures X2B
Montreal, QC
01.2008 - 02.2022
- Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
- Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
- Organized store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards.
- Created innovative floor plans to maximize visibility of merchandise.
- Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.
- Ensured all signage was up-to-date and accurately reflected current promotions.
- Inspected existing displays regularly to ensure they were up to company standards.
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing sales by using visual merchandising techniques.
- Analyzed customer feedback on current display designs and proposed improvements accordingly.
- Monitored competitor's stores for ideas on how best to present merchandise.
- Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Retail Buyer
Chaussures X2B
Montreal, QC
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Researched and analyzed market trends to identify potential buying opportunities for the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to secure competitive prices on products.
- Developed relationships with new and existing vendors to ensure product availability and quality standards are met.
- Monitored inventory levels of merchandise in retail stores to determine re-order needs.
- Attended trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Planned store layouts and displays to maximize sales potential of products.
- Ordered inventory based on understanding of current fashion and market trends.
Retail Sales Manager
Chaussures X2B
Montreal, QC
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Developed strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Created weekly and monthly reports on store performance and sales objectives.
- Managed staffing schedules, interviewed potential employees, and provided training for new hires.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by handling inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Maintained a clean work environment to promote safety standards.
- Researched current trends in the retail industry to stay competitive.
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Motivated higher sales through incentives, reward-based programs and positive reinforcement of good sales practices.
Franchise Owner
Chaussures X2B
Montreal, QC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented a marketing strategy to increase customer loyalty and brand awareness.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to ensure high standards of service delivery.
- Monitored the performance of franchisees, providing guidance and support when necessary.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of employees to deliver excellent customer service.
- Analyzed market trends in order to identify opportunities for growth within the franchise network.
- Organized promotional events to attract new customers and boost sales revenue.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in order to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Boosted business with successful marketing strategies and customer appreciation events.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Education
DEC - Business Administration/ Major in Marketing
Dawson College
Montreal, QC09-2006
Skills
- In-Store Event Display Management
- Marketing Knowledge
- Interior Retail Displays
- Overstock Strategy
- Visual Merchandising
- styling for photoshoots
- fluent in English, French, Italian
Timeline
Franchise Owner
Chaussures X2B
01.2010 - 01.2013
Visual Merchandiser
Chausures X2B
01.2008 - 02.2022
Retail Buyer
Chaussures X2B
01.2008 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Manager
Chaussures X2B
01.2002 - 01.2020
DEC - Business Administration/ Major in Marketing
Dawson College