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Bethan McNeill

Perth,WA

Summary

Innovative retail sales merchandiser with many years of experience building displays, executing promotions and developing seasonal plans. Strategic thinker and proactive problem solver possessing first-rate organizational, communication and recordkeeping abilities. Well-versed in planning, assembling and stocking product displays and negotiating with retail merchants to improve product exposure.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

SALESLINKGROUP
Perth, Western Australia
11.2021 - Current
  • Calling on Independent Stores within a nominated area.
  • Negotiating New lines to be ranged into the store
  • Building Displays
  • Developing Strong Customer relationships with the Management and staff of the stores
  • Preselling coming promotions
  • Relaying sections to suit our brands

Merchandiser

Brand Influence Group
Perth, Western Australia
04.2017 - 11.2021

Calling on Independant Stores

  • Working closely with the Unilever Representative
  • Ranging in new lines
  • Building eye catching displays

Calling on Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Big W etc.

Merchandising Stock

Building Diplays

Ranging in new lines

Developing relationships with staff

Utilising Point of Sale for Displays

Merchandiser

Cornertone Merchandising Solutions
Perth, Western Australia
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.

Merchandiser

Johnson @ Johnson Pacific
Perth, Western Australia
02.1989 - 11.2015
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
  • Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockingham Senior High School
Perth, WA
09-1977

Skills

  • Plan-o-gram creation
  • In-store support
  • Stock control
  • Promotional strategies
  • Product Merchandising
  • Customer Service
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Product Signage and Labeling
  • Customer Relationships
  • Safety methods
  • Product Location
  • Performance Improvement
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Work Area Maintenance
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Merchandise restock
  • Time management abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Quick Learner

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

SALESLINKGROUP
11.2021 - Current

Merchandiser

Brand Influence Group
04.2017 - 11.2021

Merchandiser

Cornertone Merchandising Solutions
02.2016 - 06.2019

Merchandiser

Johnson @ Johnson Pacific
02.1989 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Rockingham Senior High School
Bethan McNeill