Merchandising Manager/ Brand Coordinator

Megan Rannigan

INTRODUCTION

Experienced and versatile in retail merchandising and team management with a strong combination of communication skills, creativity, motivational coaching and team building.

EXPERIENCE:

Regional Coordinator – Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and DKNY brands

G-III Apparel – Pittsburgh Region April 2017-Present

Develop a strategy to maximize sales, brand image and product exposure

Utilize sales reports weekly to ensure each store is merchandised to meet the needs of its customers

Communicate and work with store and district executives to ensure correct product processing and brand placement

Oversee implementation of promotional and holiday projects to create impactful statements

Merchandising Team Manager

Macy’s - Robinson, Waterfront, Ross Park

May 2011 – February 2017

Oversee a team of over 30 merchandisers, dock associates, and sign team associates

Direct and train merchandisers on standards, project set ups, and coordinate sales events

Plan and execute floor moves according to “zone-a-gram” specifications while working closely with District Merchants to ensure that goals are achieved

Follow weekly allocation of hours to ensure high productivity and completion of workload while staying within budgetary constraints

Oversee the Macys.com and store sends to ensure employees are trained in pulling merchandise, proper packaging and on time delivery

Hold daily meetings to inform store management of fulfillment orders and results

Review weekly sales reports to focus attention on challenging areas to meet sales projections

Due to personnel changes and shortages, took control of both of the store’s merchandising teams during the high-volume seasons

Trained newly hired Merchandise Team Managers to assimilate them into the work load demands and requirements

Merchandising Lead

Macy’s - South Hills Village

August 2005 – May 2011

Supervisory responsibilities of more than fifteen employees

Distribution of responsibilities and workloads to merchandising associates

Communication with district merchants to assure the proper assortment of products

Merchandise new receipts according to Macy’s standards and Zone-a-grams

Visual Display Specialist

Macy’s – Ross Park Mall

December 2002 – September 2003

Created visually appealing displays to promote sales

Updated mannequins and graphics to show new styles and trends

Educated managers and associates on new trends

Assistant Sales Manager

Macy’s - Monroeville Mall

September 2002 – December 2002

Merchandise Lead

Macy’s – Monroeville Mall

August 2001 – September 2002

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