Divyanshi Karir
Brampton
Summary
Passionate and customer-focused retail professional with a strong understanding of furniture aesthetics, space planning, and design principles. Skilled in sales, merchandising, customer service, and team leadership, with a keen eye for creating engaging product displays. Adept at assisting customers in selecting furniture and driving sales performance. Seeking to contribute expertise to a dynamic furniture retail environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Supervisor
Pottery Barn
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised a team of5 merchandising associates, overseeing the planning, execution, and maintenance of visual displays across the store
- Led the setup of seasonal and promotional displays, resulting in a30% increase in sales for featured collections
- Coordinated product placement strategies to maximize floor space and enhance product visibility
- Collaborated with the store management team to analyze sales data, ensuring that high-demand products were prominently displayed
- Managed product rotation, ensuring that the sales floor remained fresh and aligned with brand standards
- Worked closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products, reducing stock outs by10% during peak periods
- Trained and mentored team members on merchandising best practices, visual standards, and customer service
- Supported the execution of in-store events and promotional campaigns, driving a10% increase in sales during key holiday and seasonal promotions
- Ensured that the store’s merchandising standards were consistently met and exceeded, maintaining a visually engaging shopping environment that increased customer engagement and purchase intent
Retail Sales Associate
IKEA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Guided customers in selecting furniture and home decor items based on their individual needs, preferences, and budget
- Provided expert advice on space planning, color coordination, and furniture arrangement, ensuring optimal use of space
- Conducted in-store workshops and consultations, educating customers on design trends and furniture care
- Assisted in visual merchandising by arranging furniture displays and creating inspirational room setups for customers
- Managed inventory and restocked floor displays to maintain an organized and visually appealing showroom
Education
College diploma - Interior Design
Humber College
Toronto, ON01.2025
Skills
- Sales and customer service
- Problem solving
- Store maintenance and cleanliness
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Leadership
- Upselling
- Product display
- Interior Design
- Product knowledge
- Point of Sale system Operations
Timeline
Merchandising Supervisor
Pottery Barn
12.2023 - 12.2024
Retail Sales Associate
IKEA
01.2021 - 05.2022
College diploma - Interior Design
Humber College
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