Sarah Rossiter
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dynamic National Merchandise Manager with a proven track record at Plumbing World, excelling in project management and interior design. Enhanced sales performance through strategic merchandising and optimized product placement, driving customer engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office, I foster strong vendor relationships and lead teams to achieve consistent brand presentation and business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
National Merchandise Manager
Plumbing World
2020.03 - Current
- Led the end to end design process for both new and existing trade and showroom fit outs.
- Managed project timelines, budgets and resources, ensuring all aspects of the fit out were completed within the scope on time and within budget
- Worked closely with contractors, suppliers and the branch network to ensure execution accuracy.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress, ensure quality control and troubleshoot any areas.
- Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
- Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
Regional Merchandising Manager
Farmers Trading Ltd NZ
2016.12 - 2020.03
- Project managed new branch openings or refits.
- Managed all aspects of the project, including coordinating with shop fitters, design team, category, and key stakeholders
- Managed rosters and stock deliveries
- developed and maintained project schedules, monitoring key milestones and troubleshooting any issues proactively.
- Optimized product placement within stores, resulting in enhanced customer experiences and higher conversion rates.
- Designed visually-appealing displays to attract customer attention and generate interest in products, resulting in higher sales numbers.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively
- Developed and implemented regional merchandising roles to support the company's strategic goals and ensure a consistent brand presence.
National Visual Merchandiser
Witchery
2015.08 - 2016.12
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Trained and supervised store team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
- Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
Retail Visual Merchandising Manager
The Just Group AUS
2011.08 - 2015.06
- With a team of 13 Visual Merchasdisers, I over saw 200 branch's at Just Jeans Australia nationwide.
- Oversaw visual merchandising for new store openings including defect reports upon opening.
- Conducted regular assessments of store layout, making data-driven adjustments to optimize traffic flow and product visibility.
- Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across distribution channels.
- Communicated visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
- Contributed to company growth through targeted visual merchandising efforts that aligned with overall business objectives.
National Visual Merchandiser
Glassons
2010.05 - 2011.06
Visual Merchandiser
Cotton On Group
2009.04 - 2010.05
National Retail and Merchandising Coordinator
JK Kids Gear
2008.06 - 2009.04
Education
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Online2022-06
Skills
- Project Management
- Interior Design
- Merchandising
- Sales performance
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel proficient
Timeline
National Merchandise Manager
Plumbing World
2020.03 - Current
Regional Merchandising Manager
Farmers Trading Ltd NZ
2016.12 - 2020.03
National Visual Merchandiser
Witchery
2015.08 - 2016.12
Retail Visual Merchandising Manager
The Just Group AUS
2011.08 - 2015.06
National Visual Merchandiser
Glassons
2010.05 - 2011.06
Visual Merchandiser
Cotton On Group
2009.04 - 2010.05
National Retail and Merchandising Coordinator
JK Kids Gear
2008.06 - 2009.04
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute