Sales Assistant

Aisha O. Jackson

* *** ******** *****, ***** * • Jamaica, NY 11432

********@*****.*** • 734-***-****

Objective D eter mined and very detail oriented professional, possessing excellent communication and analytical skills,

w ith strong knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts, including elements of markup, open to

b uy, and inventory productivity measures seeks a n associate buyer position where experience a nd

k nowledge gained in previous positions will be used to advance the company goals while continuing to grow

in these areas.

Experience Assistant Buyer

M ay 2010 - Present N ew York & Comp any - N ew York, NY

M anage monthly open to buy, with the support of senior buyer, for a $60 million casual woven bottoms

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business, which delivered 13% Q4 comp increase, at department’s highest margin in 4 years.

Identify and execute customer centric product strategies that balance key item and fashion offerings. Create

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product assortments that integrate balanced price points.

Develop and maintain buysheets and sourcing layouts, for each season, to ensure timely deliveries and

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appropriate inventory levels.

Partner with planning team to continually manage the business through in-season analysis and develop

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strategies that maximize future business opportunities.

M anage weekly s ales reports and present actionable recommendations to company executives.

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Assess the competition regarding financial condition, trends, marketing, product strategy, and present relevant

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conclusions to senior management in order to react accordingly to ensure market leadership.

Partner with visual merchandising & marketing teams to communicate merchandising strategies and ensure

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consistent presentation at the store level.

J an . 2009 - S ep. 2009 Associate Merchandiser

N aut ic a Men’s Sportsw e ar - N ew York, NY

T – Shirt Merchandiser for Nautica Men’s Sportswear, Nautica Jeanswear, and Nautica Men’s Outlet.

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Ownership of product execution, constant review and maintenance of assortment for balance according to

merchandise selection plans, sales, and line strategy.

M anaged weekly s ales reports, distributed to departments, and reported selling trends to VPs of Merchandising

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and Design.

Assist in the execution of the seasonal floorset, assessing any weakness/opportunities in the line and

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communicating findings to the design team. Ensured a ll vendors ’ geographical needs were satisfied. Highlighted

seasonal core assortment to the sales planning team.

M aintained seasona l style projections in Quickbase, thereby allowing the production team to negotiate pricing

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w ith overseas factories to maintain a profitable GM%.

Assisted in creating the seasonal menu, which communicated style and sku needs for the season, based on

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histor y and the changing market.

Reported marketplace trend observations and the relevance to current seasonal a ssortment.

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M anaged department’s yearly intern.

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J an . 2007 - J an . 2009 Assistant Merchandiser

Nautica Men’s Sportswear - New York, NY

• Developed and managed complete and accurate seasonal line list for all styles thereby providing an active

selling tool at all times.

Partnered with visual team to execute product presentation reflecting overall business goals.

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Recorded all style changes during and after market, communicated changes to design, s ales, production, and

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retail teams.

Received and organized all top of production samples each season, reviewed with senior management,

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highlighting any production issues or discrepancies.

Supported and participated in projects undertaken by the merchandising team.

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Education U NIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN; Ann Arbor, Michigan - 2006

B achelors of Arts in General Studies - Interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis in Marketing, Communications,

and Psychology

Skills B rio Intelligence, Microstrategies, Quickbase, 7th Online, BMS, AS400/IP, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office

Suites.

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