Retail Buyer Resume Sample

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

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

1990

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE 

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

• 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.