Sales Manager
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RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
PAMELA ANN ERICKSON
Cincinnati, OH 45244
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position which will best utilize my experience in
retailing and lead to a position of management for a large
retail organization.
SUMMARY Ability to perform competently under pressure and meet critical
deadlines. Effective management of time between planning and
negotiating for proper stock assortment and presentation to
ensure growth. Possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
2008- Present THE CONTAINER STORE, Kenwood, OH
Visual Sales Maintenance Manager
Responsible for the visual presentation of
the store. Duties include delivering exceptional customer
service, ensuring perfect product presentation, training and
developing staff on the daily maintenance and safety standards
of the store, consistent, clear communication with the general
manager on team development.
2007 - 2008 PUNTANNEY AND ASSOCIATES, Cincinnati, OH
Design Assistant
Responsible for new client sales, project management, and design.
Duties included: Prospecting for new clients via direct mail
campaigns, family/friends, and referrals from current/past
clients, In-depth discussions with current clients to fully
understand their desires and needs, Selecting color schemes
and furniture/fixtures to meet the client's objectives.
2006 - 2007 DOWN LITE, INC., Kenwood, OH
Assistant Store Manager
Responsible for customer sales and floor merchandising, including the
placement of all fixtures and design of product displays.
Managed inventory and assisted company buyers in the selection
of new merchandise based on store sales and customer insights.
2005 - 2006 ACOSTA SALES, INC., Cincinnati, OH
Merchandiser
Responsible for all merchandising of various CPG products within the
stores of a territory, including new and remodeled stores,
increasing sales by improving the location and space
allocation of the products. Worked closely with store
management to improve the look and efficiency of the
merchandise.
Pamela Ann Erickson
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1986 to 1992 MACY'S CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, CA
Group Sales Manager
Responsible for the profitability and productivity of specific
groups of merchandise. Duties include communicating with
senior levels of management for proper stock assortment and
floor presentation, training and motivating sales managers to
effectively run their businesses for optimal output.
Senior Assistant Buyer
Responsible for purchasing specific classes of merchandise. Duties
included maintaining the open to buy, planning and regulating
seasonal sales plans, distributing and monitoring merchandise
for optimal output, and expanding customer service in stores
through various selling and merchandising seminars.
Department Sales Manager
Responsible for initiating and training my sales associates in all
aspects of customer service and sales. Responsible for acting
as liaison between the buying lines and my department to
ensure that merchandise is displayed in an optimal per square
foot presentation. Duties included dividing time between
scheduling and motivating my staff as well as analyzing and
merchandising my department.
Junior Associate Buyer
Responsible for acting as a mediator between buying lines and
vendors, and buying lines and store lines. Duties included
data entry and order processing, analyzing current trends,
distribution of merchandise to the various stores, and trouble-
shooting between buying office and warehouse.
Accomplishments
* Initiated and negotiated with new vendors for our department.
* Developed strategic efforts to improve profitably in target
stores.
1983 - 1986 RED ROBIN, INC., Sacramento, CA
Waitress
Responsibilities Included implementing and expanding their
present public relations program and waitressing, allowing me
to deal with various segments of the population.
1981 - 1983 JOE BOCCI'S, Sacramento, CA
Assistant Manager/Waitress
As assistant manager and waitress, my duties included
scheduling and training of new employees as well as customer
service.
1979 - 1981 THE LIMITED STORES, INC, Citrus Heights, CA
Fashion Coordinator
Responsible for being receptive to customer needs and buyer
motivations. Duties included display, sales, pricing,
stocking, and operation of cash register.
Pamela Ann Erickson
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EDUCATION California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, 1985 Area of concentration: Marketing
Dean's Honor List
Member American Marketing Association
REFERENCES Excellent and furnished upon request
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