Stacey Martin

Buyer

• Procured unique, popular, and stylish home decor products to appeal to customer audience, stay current and increase profit.
• Aimed to hit annual sales targets and succeeded.
• Adhered to a commercial buying system via Cloud POS & Microsoft excel.
• Evaluated product sales performance in order to buy accordingly, identify improvement sectors and best sellers.
• Ordered from multiple suppliers electronically via POS system and online websites.
• Tracked monthly/seasonal spend through Microsoft excel spreadsheets and Purchase orders.
• Reviewed, analysed and managed inventory to maintain adequate stock levels via Cloud POS system.
• Sourced and compared products to obtain lower cost prices.
• Conducted regular competitor research to stay ahead in market trends and source new products.
• Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative interiors solutions and anticipate product demand.
• Attended trade shows to source new suppliers, new products and discover forecast trends.
• Developed purchasing strategies to meet company objectives and goals effectively, eg: Place larger orders to cut carbon pollution due to sustainability ethos.
• Ensured timely delivery of products, maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
• Assessed potential suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Created sale lists in order to turn around stock.

Visual Merchandiser

• Created distinctive and eye-catching homeware displays and room sets to enhance customer purchase and store reputation.
• Planned store layouts by freehand drawing using measurements.
• Created mood boards and product lists to aid early design and planning phases.
• Ensured timely execution of seasonal/event changes to maintain freshness of displays.
• Promptly restocked and re-merchandised store from deliveries.
• Received regular positive customer feedback regarding displays and product options.
• Streamlined merchandise replenishment process (eg: location of stock) to minimise disruption on shop floor and maximise cost/time efficiency.
• Maintained clean and organised store environment, ensuring optimal shopping conditions.
• Managed visual elements during store promotions for maximum impact.
• Liaised with the marketing team to develop impactful promotions/social features for store and products.
• Photographed store/displays for social media/website use.
• Managed daily store operations by briefing and delegating tasks to staff members.

• Company Overview: A high market, British Interior Décor company originating in London.
• Gained experience and product knowledge of multiple homeware products including furniture, lighting, soft furnishings, accessories and more.
• Participated in Interior styling, learning how to create individual room sets using colour, theme, style, seasons and more.
• Operated cash registers & POS system with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
• Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
• Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.
• Maintained a clean and tidy shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
• Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate and space saving stockroom management.
• Followed Health and Safety protocols.

• Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
• Handled cash transactions via till register.
• Collected, washed and put away glassware.
• Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
• Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
• Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.