Amanda Belvin
Newport News
Summary
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Bringing highly organized and proactive approach with keen eye for detail and passion for visual presentation. Adept at understanding market trends and consumer behavior, with strong skills in inventory management and merchandising strategy. Poised to drive sales growth and enhance product visibility through innovative merchandising techniques.
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Chesbay Distributing Co
06.2024 - Current
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- I communicated with my sales representative about the displays and what was newly done in the accounts.
- Organized back rooms of accounts to help sales reps do their orders, and for orders to come into the accounts.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Sales Representative
Pepsi Beverages
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Was in charge of all account needs for 2,800 cases (max), high-value clients with annual revenue.
- Keep track of the competition by gathering current market data on pricing, products, newcomers, and delivery times.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Helped drive high customer retention by providing accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products.
- Taught new associates how to operate the cash register, including how to open it, conduct customer transactions, and balance the drawer.
- Lifted cases and pushed or pulled heavy tray carts on a regular basis.
- I was responsible for opening and closing the store on my own when necessary, as well as preparing the nightly bank drop for the manager.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging them by size or color, and putting together attractive displays.
Education
Bachelor Of Business - Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAAssociate Of Science - Marine Biology
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA05.2021
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA2019
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock rotation
- Customer service
- Team building
- Business Strategy
- Self-motivated
- Organization
- Display building
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Merchandiser
Chesbay Distributing Co
06.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Pepsi Beverages
03.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor Of Business - Management
Old Dominion University
Associate Of Science - Marine Biology
Rappahannock Community College
Gloucester High School
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