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⭐ There is nothing wrong with pushing the Reset Button and sharing how you are feeling with your Retail Teams. It is not a sign of Weakness but a Sign of Strength ⭐. – Cary Brandes Original Blog: https://lnkd.in/e62hizRH 👊 It takes guts to hit the reset button and express your emotions to your Retail Staff; doing so requires a lot of courage. Do you have what it takes? Did I peak your interest? What do you do when you face this opportunity? And as always, Have a PHENOMENAL 🤩 Day. 💪 Oh, and if you're curious about me and what I do, check out my portfolio: 🤓 https://lnkd.in/eHQQFtyy

I always chuckle when someone I've known for a long time asks "What is it that you do again?"...typically with their head cocked to one side. The simple answer: "I help brands grow/optimize their brick-and-mortar portfolio". Sometimes that's enough. Sometimes I expand: "I help brands find places to build new locations, negotiate the deals, and then monitor the project until it's open to the public." I've been doing this same thing since...wait for it...1994. I've done it for some huge brands (I'm looking at you, Starbucks) and some smaller brands (hey Protein Bar & Kitchen, I miss you). Even after 30yrs, I can still get excited to work, because every time I do my job, 30 people get a job. Know a brand that can benefit from this kind of experience and enthusiasm? Hit me up. #retailrealestate #inhouseoutsourced #newmark #newmarkros

Retailers, we're only a month away from new Fall launches in stores! Summer Sales are happening, inventory, store manager conferences, pop ups, events and hiring for Q4 has begun. Is Reflex part of your labor strategy? Are you opening new stores soon? Any of your stores have current open positions and you as a DM are trying to help with interviews, coverage, and the business is suffering due to low coverage? Let us support your needs. Every retailer should have Reflex to be strategic, proactive, and prepared for all their labor needs in stores, when they need it. Email: [email protected] or book a demo on the link in my bio to learn more #retail #retailers #retailmanagers #retailleaders #reflex #labor #districtmanagers

Today, I got to shop at Costco. Since we moved last summer, the closest store is 45min away. We reluctantly joined Sam’s trying to tell ourselves it was “the same” but after a few visits, we realized it was not. I found that the comparison of these stores align with my job searching efforts & some of my work experience with different companies. On the outside, they seem similar. They provide the same services. Only when you peel back the curtain and start to look around, you realize that the quality is drastically different, how the employees are treated are drastically different & the overall experience is drastically different. As job seekers (& shoppers), we can be picky. Do yourself a service, save yourself some heartache & find your Costco! Ask the hard questions, find the culture & quality that you align with. #teamcostco #boujie #dontdiscountyourself

The job market in retail is interesting right now. Some observations from myself and my peers: - Specific experience is desired for category/product management roles. I.E I’m definitely viewed as a hard goods, “sports” buyer. - Senior category management roles (Above category management, below Merch dept. management) are few and far between. - Salaries are all over the show - Some companies simply want to fill roles and will pay the market minimum, some will pay for the “right” candidate. - Interview processes are dragged out and in some cases, roles axed as results are still poor. Anyway, here’s a picture of me in Marseille, France. Absolutely loving the fashion retail experience through Europe, particularly Barcelona and Milan.

Careers that are rewarding in the retail industry

job opportunities and how to grow in retail

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 When applying for a retail position, you should expect the interviewer to ask about your prior experience with retail or customer service positions, such as: • Have you ever worked in retail? • How long have you worked in retail? • What type of retail stores have you worked for? • How comfortable are you offering styling suggestions to customers? • Do you have experience managing inventory? • Are you experienced with folding and presenting clothes for sale on the floor? • Are you comfortable asking customers to sign up for the company credit card? • Tell me about a busy time when you were working and how you handled the rush of customers. • How long do you intend to stay in retail as a career? • Have you ever been a manager or informally placed in charge of running a shift at a previous retail job?

Excited to Share My Journey and Expertise! With over two decades of experience in the retail and consumer goods industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible individuals and companies, including Campbells, Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, Walmart. My roles have spanned from sales and merchandising to customer satisfaction, inventory management, and beyond. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a passion for excellence and a relentless focus on building strong customer relationships. Whether it’s developing innovative sales strategies, enhancing merchandising techniques, or fostering community engagement, my goal has always been to drive business growth and deliver exceptional results. Current Role: Outside Sales Representative at Acosta Sales and Marketing (Campbells Team) in Easton, PA and surrounding area. Previous Role: Retail Sales Merchandiser at Crossmark, SAS Retail Services, Coca Cola Southwest Beverages, and more. Along with different roles within the field and the office both as a manager and a leader. Community Engagement: Founder of two networking groups. The first strictly for the community and businesses within to interact with each other and get to know each other. The second focused only on retail professionals throughout the world and having discussions, topics, etc. with them. I'm particularly proud of the initiatives I've led to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the retail industry. My transition from urban life to embracing the countryside has enriched my perspective, allowing me to explore new adventures and engage deeply with my community. I'm always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new opportunities. Whether you're looking for expert advice on retail strategy, need help with merchandising, or simply want to share insights, I'd love to hear from you! Looking forward to connecting! #Retail #Sales #Merchandising #CustomerSatisfaction #RetailConsulting #Networking #BusinessGrowth #CommunityEngagement

I haven’t posted recently about my day job, so here’s an update!! Yesterday we officially opened the 3rd brick and mortar location! Crazy right? In ONE year we have opened three completely new stores starting from less than nothing to be fully built, stocked, merchandised, staffed, and operating. This experience has been somewhat of a challenge, yet in my opinion has also been a fairly easy achievement. And no, it hasn’t been easy in the sense that it’s easy work or a simple feat to undertake. You see, it’s all about how you approach things. If you approach things with the confidence that you can accomplish any task necessary, you and your staff will not only be more effective at doing so, but it will be more fulfilling as well.