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
Auckland, AUK
03.2020 - 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
Auckland, AUK
12.2016 - 03.2020
- 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
Auckland, AUK
08.2015 - 12.2016
- 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
Melbourne Australia
08.2011 - 06.2015
- 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
Auckland, AUK
05.2010 - 06.2011
Visual Merchandiser
Cotton On Group
Auckland, AUK
04.2009 - 05.2010
National Retail and Merchandising Coordinator
JK Kids Gear
Auckland, AUK
06.2008 - 04.2009
Education
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Online06-2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Interior Design
- Merchandising
- Sales performance
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel proficient
Timeline
National Merchandise Manager
Plumbing World
03.2020 - Current
Regional Merchandising Manager
Farmers Trading Ltd NZ
12.2016 - 03.2020
National Visual Merchandiser
Witchery
08.2015 - 12.2016
Retail Visual Merchandising Manager
The Just Group AUS
08.2011 - 06.2015
National Visual Merchandiser
Glassons
05.2010 - 06.2011
Visual Merchandiser
Cotton On Group
04.2009 - 05.2010
National Retail and Merchandising Coordinator
JK Kids Gear
06.2008 - 04.2009
Diploma - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute