Yasmin Lalji
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Dynamic retail entrepreneur with a proven track record at Lalji Home, excelling in sales strategy and vendor negotiation. Successfully expanded business operations while fostering strong client relationships and enhancing customer service. Passionate about product selection and merchandising, with an eye for pairing fabrics and leathers with styles. Possess a firm knowledge of the furniture industry, and have strong communication and people skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lalji Home
Coquitlam, British Columbia
03.2007 - 05.2020
- Oversaw administration including bookkeeping, special order processing and tracking, invoicing, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Assisted in sales, sales promotions, and engaged with clients to understand their needs, and made recommendations to suit their space.
- Attended trade shows, assisted in buying decisions, and selected styles, fabrics and leathers, as well as case goods, for maximum product turnover.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring the best possible product selection and value.
- Contributed to promotional and marketing efforts to drive sales and create brand awareness.
- Helped create a comfortable working environment for all staff, from warehouse to sales, to office.
- Provided support in all areas of a retail business.
- Assisted in expanding the business to add another location on United Boulevard, Michael Amini Gallery.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers including Bernhardt, American Leather, Canadel, Jonathan Louis, Elite Leather and Michael Amini.
Owner
Sofa Unlimited
North Vancouver, British Columbia
01.1999 - 03.2007
- Owned and operated a boutique retail furniture store, focusing on Canadian-made products, and specializing in made-to-order upholstery.
- Collaborated on all aspects of the furniture business, from planning the opening, merchandising the store, to administration and warehousing.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Engaged with customers to effectively determine their needs and requirements, and made suggestions accordingly.
- Assisted in sales, special order processing, order tracking, customer service, and administration.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Negotiated with brand-name suppliers and opened the 1st Kroehler Gallery in Canada.
- Formed strong relationships with suppliers including Elite Leather, Canadel, G Romano, Kroehler, and Shermag.
Education
Diploma in Retail Merchandising & Design -
Capilano College
North Vancouver, BCSkills
- Sales and business development
- Attending furniture trade shows in Las Vegas and High Point, NC
- Product selection, merchandising, and displays
- Inventory management
- Sales strategy
- Vendor negotiation and relationship building
- Administration
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated, skilled, and passionate
Special Interests
- Passionate about fashion, design, decor and beautiful spaces
- Strong network in the home furnishing industry
- Enjoy yoga, working out and hiking
- Enjoy travelling
- Spending time with family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Lalji Home
03.2007 - 05.2020
Owner
Sofa Unlimited
01.1999 - 03.2007
Diploma in Retail Merchandising & Design -
Capilano College
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