Procurement Professional
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SALES PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Manage Large Market and Sell and
Accounts/Inventories Non-Consumables
Capable of Maximizing Margins Visual Merchandising Skills
Purchasing/Budgeting Skills Professional Presentation Skills
Able to Increase Sales Revenue Proven Customer Service Skills
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
2011 - 2013 MERCURY RETAIL SERVICES San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Buyer
Managed over 3,000 grocery, pharmacy, military accounts.
Maintained inventory for all non-book products e-
cigarettes, cell accessories.
Collaborated with Purchasing & Vice President on sales plans.
Implemented process for buyers to manage "open to buy", more
efficiently.
Promoted from 3 accounts to managing all accounts:
grocery, pharmacy, military.
2002 - 2011 HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT Amarillo, Texas
Newsstand Buyer 2005-2011
Increased sell-off by 18% within three years for the
Newsstand.
Created pricing programs for 145 stores with annual
sales of over $20 million.
Developed marketing initiatives for Calendars and
Newsstand on website.
Evaluated profit and loss statements, sales performance,
and inventory levels.
Analyzed market studies, and sales trends, to maximize sales.
Promoted products using social media sites.
Book Buyer 2002-2005
Increased sales by 10% annually.
Managed book inventory for 145 stores: annual sales of
over $13 million.
Negotiated discounts with vendors to optimize ROI.
1999 - 2002 ANDERSON MERCHANDISERS Amarillo, Texas
Merchandise Manager
Purchased and marketed product for 2,200 Wal-Mart stores.
Created store layouts and generated $90 million in book
sales.
Performed sales presentations for field sales
representatives.
1994 - 1999 HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT Amarillo, Texas
Book Operations Marketing Manager
Created new merchandising programs generating $72,000 per
year.
Developed an in-store advertising piece generating $120,000
in revenue.
Managed book advertising and internet marketing.
EDUCATION CLARENDON COLLEGE Pampa, Texas
Business, Accounting
TRAINING Hastings Leadership Academy; Negotiation Seminar;
Franklin Covey Time Management
COMPUTER Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Purchasing Software
VOLUNTEER America's Promise Mentor Program - 2010, High Plains
Book Festival 1997-1999
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