Fez Yavuz
Hillsdale,NSW, Australlia
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Jaycar Electronics Group, excelling in people management and market analysis. Progressing and developing on driving category growth and enhancing customer loyalty through strategic sales initiatives. Skilled in supplier negotiation and cross-functional collaboration, consistently achieving performance targets and optimising inventory control.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Category Manager
Jaycar Electronics Group
Rhodes, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Developed relationships with trade partners to negotiate advantageous terms on behalf of the company.
- Monitored competitors' activities, including pricing, promotions, and new products, in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Analysed data from market research, consumer trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth.
- Researched international markets for potential new product lines or suppliers that could benefit the company's operations.
- Managed ordering process from vendors in order to maintain optimal stock levels while minimising costs.
- Assisted senior staff members with special projects as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of new product launches. Including merchandise planning, purchasing, and supply chain integration.
- Conducted regular reviews of product performance in order to adjust pricing and promotional strategies as needed.
- Participated in conferences, trade shows, and industry events in order to build relationships with suppliers and store teams.
- Collaborated with suppliers to determine strategies for improving sales and profit. Including developing new lines and resourcing items.
- Collaborated with sales teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for certain targeted product category.
- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality and cost.
- Developed exit strategies to discontinue or resource unsuccessful products.
- Marketed products and services at tradeshows and promotional events.
Area Manager
Jaycar Electronics Group
Sydney, NSW
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Oversaw operations and led a team of 11 stores within NSW, which included over 100 staff.
- Enhanced customer loyalty through coaching of Store Managers on sales strategy development.
- Performed regular reviews of inventory levels to maintain an ideal product assortment and stock integrity.
- Identified root causes of customer complaints and executed corrective measures swiftly.
- Ensured promotional productivity and execution to achieve budget and performance targets.
- Performed the recruitment process for new staff members, including interviewing and training.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
- Developed strategies for increasing sales, market share and customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled regular meetings with store teams to discuss objectives, performance metrics and customer feedback.
Retail Store Manager
Jaycar Electronics
Alexandria, NSW
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Supervise and perform day-to-day shop operations including customer service, sales, process deliveries, staff training, weekly rosters, daily and monthly sales reports, recruitment, stock, shrinkage and wage control, stock take, promotions, banking
Electrical Meter Reader
Skilltech Consulting Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Subcontracting for Energy Australia, Entering High Voltage Switch rooms, Using Itron FC200 Handheld computer, download and upload data to central computer, Probe and Arial RF readings.
Sales Assistant
Dick Smith Electronics
Moore Park, NSW
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Customer Service, Plasma - TV – DVD - Stereo - Appliance connections, Promotional Presentations, Receiving Dock clean-up and organization.
Education
Certificate IV - Retail Management
First Impressions Resources Australian Retail College
01.2011
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Technology
Sydney Institute of Technology Ultimo
01.2008
Higher School Certificate - Mathematics, English, Electronics, Retail Operations, Business Services Administration, Turkish
South Sydney High School
Maroubra, NSW10-2002
High School Certificate - Mathematics, English, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Science, History
South Sydney High School
Maroubra, NSW01.2000
Skills
- People management
- Problem-solving
- Electrical & Electronics knowledge
- Schematic design
- Market analysis
- Inventory control
- Product development
- Sales strategy
- Data analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Promotional planning
- Supplier management
- Team leadership
- Performance metrics
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Merchandising strategies
- Pricing strategy
- Supplier negotiation
- Process development
- Category growth
- Supplier reviews
- Sales training
- Merchandising expertise
- Cost reduction strategies
- Multitasking skills
- Task prioritisation
- Training and onboarding
- Relationship building
- Product and Content creation
- Packaging and artwork developer
Certification
Car, NSW
Phone
MOBILE #: 0421113357
Languages
English
Professional
Turkish
Professional
Accomplishments
- 15 years of continuous service to Jaycar Electronics
- 10% Sales Growth year on year at Jaycar Electronics Alexandria 2012-2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Category Manager
Jaycar Electronics Group
05.2024 - Current
Area Manager
Jaycar Electronics Group
07.2014 - 10.2018
Retail Store Manager
Jaycar Electronics
01.2009 - 06.2014
Electrical Meter Reader
Skilltech Consulting Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Sales Assistant
Dick Smith Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2002
Certificate IV - Retail Management
First Impressions Resources Australian Retail College
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Technology
Sydney Institute of Technology Ultimo
Higher School Certificate - Mathematics, English, Electronics, Retail Operations, Business Services Administration, Turkish
South Sydney High School
High School Certificate - Mathematics, English, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Science, History
South Sydney High School