Adam Ahlden
Peoria,IL
Summary
Dynamic Merchandise Supervisor with a proven track record at Heartland Coca-Cola, excelling in merchandise planning and customer experience. Expert in display building and performance analysis, I consistently motivate teams to exceed targets, enhancing store engagement and satisfaction. I have designed impactful displays that drove sales and improved visual standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Supervisor
Heartland Coca-Cola
08.2022 - Current
- Currently supervise a team with a headcount of 21.
- Set schedules and delegated merchandising assignments to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Trained, mentored and oversaw team members to drive performance and merchandising standards.
- Established clear goals and motivated staff to meet objectives.
- Upheld company merchandise standards with all displays and promotions.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
Merchandiser
Heartland Coca-Cola
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Removed damaged, out-of-date, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Merchandiser Supervisor
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Set schedules and delegated merchandising assignments to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Trained, mentored and oversaw team members to drive performance and merchandising standards.
- Established clear goals and motivated staff to meet objectives.
- Upheld company merchandise standards with all displays and promotions.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
Lead Merchandiser
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Removed damaged, out-of-date, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Education
No Degree - Health, Recreation, And Fitness
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IASkills
- Customer experience
- Merchandise planning
- Stock control
- Multi-tasking
- Display building
- Performance analysis
- Stockroom organization
- Sales floor resets
- Display installation
- Seasonal planning
- Visual display standards
Certification
Bridgeman Leadership Academy Aug 2024
Timeline
Merchandise Supervisor
Heartland Coca-Cola
08.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
Heartland Coca-Cola
09.2021 - 08.2022
Merchandiser Supervisor
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling
10.2016 - 09.2021
Lead Merchandiser
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling
11.2014 - 10.2016
No Degree - Health, Recreation, And Fitness
University of Dubuque
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