sample resume for RETAIL BUYER

RETAIL BUYER

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Ghandi  Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

To contribute acquired skills and education to a challenging retail buying position. Willing to travel/relocate.

CAREER HISTORY

1987-Present CALVIN CLOTHES COMPANY, Baltimore & Bethesda MD, Washington DC.

1991-Present Buyer - Junior Apparel Departments (Baltimore)

·         Developed sales volume from 5.5 M to 7.5 M, 1991 to 1993. Consistently achieved net operating profit of 5% - highest in company.

·         Implemented promotional strategies and developed key classifications which were directly responsible for volume increase.

·         Developed a wide range of communication networks which not only supplied product knowledge to sales staff but also affected strategic planning of vendor programs.

·         Chosen as Merchant of the Month, October 1992.

1989-1991 Divisional Sales Manager (Bethesda)

·         Handled furniture, electronics, lamps and basement store. 1989 total volume reached 5.6 M.

·         During mall expansion, instrumental in holding 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.

1985-1989 Assistant Buyer (Washington, D.C.)

·         Handled men’s coordinates, coats, swimwear/activewear.

·         Interpreted, analyzed and responded to all reports, including: OTB, selling reports and seasonal plans.

·         Acted as liaison with vendors and warehouse to assure timely merchandise delivery.

1979-1985 Store Manager (Washington, D.C.)

·         Promoted from trainee to manager within eighteen months.

·         Conceptualized and implemented employee training and effectiveness program.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE
B.S., Marketing, 1986