Retail Buyer Resume Sample

Dana Johnson

123 Main Street • Hometown, MD • (555) 555-1234 • djohnson@company.com

BUYING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1997 - Present

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.

Baltimore Junior Apparel Department Buyer

  • Developed sales volume from $5.5 million to $7.5 million, 1997-99.
  • Consistently achieved net operating profit of 50%, highest in company.
  • Implemented promotional strategies and developed key classifications directly responsible for volume increase.
  • Developed electronic and direct communication networks supplying product knowledge to sales staff and impacting strategic planning of vendor programs.
  • Instituted e-mail communication strategies and status-tracking efforts.
  • Chosen as Merchant of the Year 1998,2000, and 2001.

 

1995 - 1997

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.

Bethesda Divisional Sales Manager

  • Handled furniture, electronics, and basement store, with 1995 volume of $5.6 million.
  • During mall expansion, held store sales volume within plan by achieving 12% increase.
  • Priorities included constant evaluation of stock levels and content, goal setting, development of key personnel, and achieving a high motivational level.

 

1995 - 1993

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.

Washington Assistant Buyer

  • Acted as liaison with vendors and warehouse to assure timely merchandise delivery of men's coordinates, coats, swimwear, and activewear.
  • Interpreted, analyzed, and responded to OTB, selling reports, and seasonal plans.

 

1991 - 1993

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.

Washington Assistant Store Manager

  • Promoted from trainee to Assistant Manager within 12 months.
  • Conceptualized and implemented employee training and effectiveness program.

 

1990 - 1991

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.

Executive Trainee

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY EXECUTIVE TRAINING SEMINARS, Baltimore, MD

  • Computerized Buying Techniques
  • Loss Prevention
  • Sales Motivation
  • Buyer-Store Communication Skills
  • Retail Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques
  • Buying Segmentation and Consumer Behavior
  • Merchandising
  • Personnel Management and Profits

 

EDUCATION

1990

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE 

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

 

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

 

  • Capacities to translate strategic plans into profitable purchases and merchandizing plans.
  • Experience using communication programs and talents to maximize sales at store level.
  • Quantitative skills required to establish market segmentations, maximize profits, and analyze sales figures.
  • Commitment to understanding consumer attitudes, developing relationships with suppliers, and reinforcing positive achievements of sales professionals and operations personnel.