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Yamini Naidu

Toronto

Summary

Experienced and creative Visual Merchandiser with a proven ability to design and implement visually compelling displays that drive sales and enhance the in-store experience. Proficient in trend analysis, store layout optimization, and product presentation. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to align visual strategies with brand objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Commercial

Zara, ITX Canada
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintain Zara’s global visual merchandising standards by designing window displays, styling mannequins, and optimizing in-store layouts.
  • Strategically place new arrivals, bestsellers, and promotional items to drive sales and enhance customer engagement.
  • Analyze fashion trends and adapt visual displays to align with the store’s customer base.
  • Collaborate with management and sales teams to optimize product placement and improve the shopping experience.
  • Manage stock replenishment and maintained an organized backroom to ensure seamless product availability.
  • Adjust merchandising strategies based on sales performance and customer demand.
  • Assist customers with styling advice, creating an engaging and fashion-forward shopping environment.
  • Assist department managers with training associates and managing schedules.

Sales Associate & Coach

Zara, ITX Canada
04.2022 - Current

Zara Coach | July 2023 – Present

  • Train new hires in product knowledge, sales techniques, and store operations, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
  • Provide guidance on store presentation and layout, supporting to new hires.
  • Foster a collaborative environment to maintain high brand standards and customer satisfaction.

Sales Associate

  • Provided personalized styling advice and assisted customers with product selection.
  • Maintained store presentation through merchandising, restocking, and organization.
  • Handled transactions, returns, and payments efficiently at checkout.
  • Collaborated with the team to meet sales goals and enhance customer experience.
  • Managed fitting rooms and ensured stock replenishment for a seamless shopping experience.
  • Stayed informed on Zara’s latest collections and promotions to assist customers effectively.

Enterprse Growth Manger

Guardian Capital Investment Advisors
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed brand visibility and customer engagement through social media and direct marketing.
  • Created visual content and graphics for digital campaigns, aligning with brand identity.

Growth Hacker

GoFlaoters
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed brand partnerships and managed co-working space visual branding.
  • Designed and executed digital marketing campaigns, incorporating visual storytelling.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management

Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance
Toronto, ON
08-2023

BBA - Marketing

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, India
05-2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • CRM management
  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Group leadership
  • Creative direction
  • Time management
  • Customer acquisition

Timeline

Visual Commercial

Zara, ITX Canada
11.2024 - Current

Sales Associate & Coach

Zara, ITX Canada
04.2022 - Current

Enterprse Growth Manger

Guardian Capital Investment Advisors
06.2020 - 10.2021

Growth Hacker

GoFlaoters
07.2019 - 06.2020

Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management

Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance

BBA - Marketing

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Yamini Naidu