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SARI Bradley

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A forward thinking, creative leader and RMIT fashion graduate with 10 years of experience in the retail sector across different business structures. Highly experienced in Visual Merchandising, Sales, Management and client
relations whilst partnering with coworkers to promote
engaged, empowering work culture. Upon graduating an
Associate degree of Fashion and Textile Merchandising I
have further progressed my understanding of the fashion
industry as a whole, with a developed interest in buying and planning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand & Sales Manager

The Lofft Fashion Agency
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase brand collection and increase sales.
  • Liaised between brands and accounts to negotiate towards resolved conflict.
  • Assisted buyers with their seasonal buys to ensure selected product resulted in strong sell through.
  • Conducted thorough research on different demographics and customer groups to provide data based guidance in buys.
  • Created strong rapport with accounts resulting in strong business relationships.
  • Created thorough range feedback reports to provide brands with an oversight of strong and soft preforming styles, as well as put forward suggestions and identify areas of opportunity.

Assistant Manager

Viktoria & Woods
08.2022 - 03.2023


  • Built strong and lasting relationships with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Consistently reported product feedback to the design
    and production team to provide client needs and
    increase store performance.
  • Styled different clientele according to preferences,
    lifestyle and personal style.
  • Updating visual merchandising of in store racks and
    displays regularly to promote merchandise.
  • Maintained less than 0.5% stock loss in store.
  • Developed loyal and strong customer relationships
    through personalised clienteling.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales
    techniques and delivering excellent customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing
    accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Coordinated VIP events and private styling appointments
    where appropriate.
  • Completed regular stocktakes to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.

Senior Stylist

Viktoria & Woods
01.2021 - Current

• Monitored current trends to better serve customer needs.
• Ordering and receiving stock.
• Maintaining and exceeding both store and personal KPI's

• Maintaining current product knowledge on fabrications,
fibres and fits.

• Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and
special events by forming a capsule wardrobe to suit
their lifestyle.
• Implemented and promoted a good work culture at all
times.

Assistant Manager & Store Visual Merchandiser

Edge Clothing
04.2017 - 01.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Created rosters with 8+ employees throughout the year and over peak retail trade.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Implemented new displays and store layout changes.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.

Casual Team Member

Edge Clothing
01.2021 - Current

• Helped customers locate products and checked store
system for merchandise at other sites.
• Rotated stock regularly to promote sales through visual
merchandising.
• Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful
consideration to product and display locations.
• Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock
and prepare for incoming inventory.
• Stayed on top of best sellers/slow sellers and took action where necessary.
• Kept the store presentation at an incredibly high
standard.
• Took initiative to drive sales in the store through centre
marketing and clienteling.
• Implemented company KPI standards amongst other
team members and provided training where necessary.

Sales Assistant

White Luxe Boutique
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Made recommendations to the owner on what customers are seeking in product so she could make educated decisions when buying for the store.
  • Created content for the boutique Instagram page.
  • Store Visual merchandising.
  • Worked on a causal basis, carrying out general retail
    assistant duties.

Sales Assistant

Jane Cooper Clothing
10.2014 - 04.2017

Along with general retail assistant duties, I was also the
team leader for late nights and Sundays.

Education

Associate Degree - Fashion & Textile Merchandising -

RMIT University
Brunswick, VIC
06.2022

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Sales strategising
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Excel, Photoshop & Adobe
    Illustrator
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Negotiation/Communication
  • Trend monitoring & forecasting
  • Quality control
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative problem solving







Timeline

Brand & Sales Manager

The Lofft Fashion Agency
03.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager

Viktoria & Woods
08.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Stylist

Viktoria & Woods
01.2021 - Current

Casual Team Member

Edge Clothing
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager & Store Visual Merchandiser

Edge Clothing
04.2017 - 01.2021

Sales Assistant

White Luxe Boutique
04.2017 - 02.2018

Sales Assistant

Jane Cooper Clothing
10.2014 - 04.2017

Associate Degree - Fashion & Textile Merchandising -

RMIT University
SARI Bradley