Angela Robertson
Rockwood,ON
Summary
Dynamic Visual In Store Merchandise Manager with over 32 years of experience. Recognized for enhancing sales through innovative merchandising strategies and effective inventory management. Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and build strong vendor relationships, resulting in reduced markdowns and improved customer engagement. Committed to driving performance and delivering exceptional shopping experiences. Known for creativity, attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and a deep understanding of evolving retail trends.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual In Store Merchandise Manager
Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
11.1992 - 06.2025
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Launched seasonal merchandise assortments in alignment with key industry events ensuring timely availability of products.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to secure exclusive product offerings and favorable terms.
- Reduced markdowns by optimizing inventory management processes and implementing demand forecasting techniques.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team, promoting collaboration, feedback, and best practice sharing.
- Implemented innovative merchandising strategies that resulted in improved store layout and increased customer satisfaction.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by implementing innovative merchandise display strategies.
- Led daily team meetings to discuss performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and set actionable goals.
- Executed visual merchandising guidelines across all store departments, enhancing brand consistency and appeal.
- Coordinated seasonal merchandise planning, aligning product availability with peak demand periods.
- Enhanced store layout for optimal customer flow, resulting in more engaging shopping experience.
- Collaborated with marketing team for prompt promotion of products.
- Managed high-performing team members, providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities for career advancement.
Education
Diploma - Visual Merchandising
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville04-1994
Skills
- Inventory management
- Merchandise presentation
- Merchandise allocation
- Retail display setup
- Inventory control
- Stock replenishment
- Seasonal planning
- Shipment processing
- Stockroom organization
- Promotional planning
- Pricing strategy
- Product lifecycle management
- Display installation
- Visual display standards
- Seasonal product promotion
- Merchandising installations
- Fixture updates
- Sales floor resets
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Inventory coordination
- Resourcefulness
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Timeline
Visual In Store Merchandise Manager
Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
11.1992 - 06.2025
Diploma - Visual Merchandising
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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