Sharon Bryce
Grafton,NSW
Summary
Results-driven merchandising professional with a strong background in retail operations and strategy implementation. Managed merchandise layouts and trained teams on optimal product presentation, ensuring corporate compliance. Developed promotional signage for seasonal campaigns and aligned category ranges with trading priorities. Exhibited effective inventory management through precise stocktakes and supervising staff performance.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
JB HIFI Group Pty Ltd
Coffs Harbour
10.2012 - Current
- Merchandising strategies delivered sales growth and stronger profit margins.
- Store layouts across JB Hi-Fi locations remained aligned with planograms and setup guides.
- Category ranges and shelf presentation stayed aligned with trading priorities.
- Seasonal campaigns gained stronger product visibility through promotional signage and ticketing.
- Maintained merchandising standards and floor compliance by collaborating with leadership and retail team members.
- Product display, ticketing, and presentation routines improved through team training.
- Range changes and product launches moved forward through liaison with support office and buyers.
- Staff performance improved through training, supervision, and evaluation.
- Visual displays aligned with corporate guidelines across stores.
- Inventory counts stayed accurate through preparing and leading stocktake processes.
- Demonstrated,led and coached a high level of Customer Care conduct to create "raving fans", protect and enhance the JBHIFI brand. Coached & mentored the store team to enable them to always put the customer first & deliver a positive experience for the customer.
- Enabled a safe work environment for the team and customers by ensuring all OHS policies and procedures are in place.
Store Manager
Woopi's Soundwaves
Woolgoolga
2001 - 2012
- Managed daily store operations for music and audio retail at Woopi's Soundwaves.
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures and accurate cash handling.
- Trained sales staff on product knowledge and service standards to enhance customer experience and meet store objectives.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Supervised inventory control for sound equipment, accessories, and merchandise displays.
- Handled a cash register, deposits, and transaction accuracy during store hours.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, and profits to inform management decisions.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Retail Team Member
5 Star Supermarket
Woolgoolga
1998 - 2001
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Greeted customers and answered questions on products and store promotions at 5 Star Supermarket.
- Scanned items and processed cash, card, and loyalty transactions at checkout.
- Stocked shelves and faced merchandise using grocery department standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported low stock to supervisors.
Financial Services Clerk
Wales Bank - Westpac
Sydney
1981 - 1986
- Processed customer transactions at Westpac Wales branch with accurate record keeping.
- Assisted with account openings and maintained client details in banking systems.
- Updated customer files and maintained confidentiality across financial service tasks.
- Assisted customers with financial services inquiries, including account opening, superannuation investments.
- Generated monthly reports to track customer transactions and balances.
- Assisted with special projects as requested by management team members.
Assistant Accountant
Ateco Group Pty Ltd
Lidcombe, Sydney
1986 - 1991
- Processed accounts payable and receivable for Ateco Group finance operations.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger balances in accounting systems.
- Prepared journal entries and month-end supporting schedules for reporting.
- Maintained supplier records and resolved payment queries with internal teams.
- Updated accounting files and assisted auditors with requested records.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
Education
Doonside High School
Skills
- Planogram management
- Visual merchandising
- Category planning
- Promotional ticketing
- Team training
- Stock control
- Store compliance
- Inventory stocktake
- Category analysis
- Promotional signage
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Certification
- St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certificate CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
JB HIFI Group Pty Ltd
10.2012 - Current
Store Manager
Woopi's Soundwaves
2001 - 2012
Retail Team Member
5 Star Supermarket
1998 - 2001
Assistant Accountant
Ateco Group Pty Ltd
1986 - 1991
Financial Services Clerk
Wales Bank - Westpac
1981 - 1986
Doonside High School