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Sarah Shepherd

Auckland,Henderson

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Lead Merchandiser at Colgate/Palmolive. Proven ability to enhance brand visibility and optimize inventory management through effective collaboration and customer service. Skilled in merchandise display and stock replenishment, consistently achieving high standards in store maintenance and team collaboration.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Assistant

Pak N Save
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized stock levels, ensuring efficient inventory management.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and display products effectively.

Lead Merchandiser

Colgate/ Palmolive
04.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in product selection and inventory management to optimize merchandising strategies.
  • Supported visual merchandising efforts by implementing layout changes based on seasonal trends.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate stock levels for promotional displays.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and customer preferences for product assortment.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
  • Evaluated vendor performance based on delivery times, order accuracy, and product quality to optimize supplier relationships.

Lead Merchandiser

Mars
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced brand visibility by negotiating prime shelf space with store managers and vendors.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop in-store promotions that aligned with national campaigns.
  • Coordinated seasonal changeovers, efficiently transitioning merchandise displays from one season to the next without disrupting the overall shopping experience.

Merchandiser

Hoop and Strikeforce
2018 - 2020

• Filling shelves for many clients such as GSK, McCains, Chelsea Suger and more

  • Working with stores to ensure timely inventory replenishment and product availability.
  • Build and maintain displays according to merchandising plans.

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Customer service
  • Store maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Store safety
  • Stock replenishment
  • Merchandise display

Timeline

Lead Merchandiser

Colgate/ Palmolive
04.2021 - 08.2024

Lead Merchandiser

Mars
10.2018 - 08.2020

Store Assistant

Pak N Save

Merchandiser

Hoop and Strikeforce
2018 - 2020
Sarah Shepherd