Ben Kelleher: Broker Associate, Real Estate Agent in Longmont, CO

Worked with national buying team to choose and develop items for seasonal and perpetual replenishment programs. • Planned item flow, sizing, and assortment for 118 Nordstrom locations, including Nordstrom.com. • Managed items in-season through weekly ordering to maximize sell-through and profitability. • Communicated with vendors regularly to review item performance and negotiate future receipt plan, markdowns, and returns. • Worked with vendors, regional merchandisers and department managers to ensure optimal product assortment by location and item.

• Recruited and promoted to the regional buying office and then the national buying team. • Wrote and managed purchase orders for 117 Nordstrom locations, including Nordstrom Direct. • Allocated product to stores by vendor, lifestyle, color and size to maximize selling and profitability. • Partnered with regional merchandisers to deliver a great selection and quality product for customers. • Supported 29 stores and department managers to execute merchandising, develop communication, coach sales staff and increase sales. • Helped mentor and coach managers to assume larger volume departments, and eventually, regional positions. • Traveled two weeks per month to branch stores and implement and execute merchandising strategies envisioned by the buying team and vendor partners. Wrote purchase orders for 29 Nordstrom locations. • Communicated product needs to the buyer to improve future assortments based on feedback from department • managers, sales staff, and customers. • Managed a regional website to communicate product knowledge, merchandising tips, selling information and fashion news.

Started in sales and was promoted and recruited to larger managing roles 6 times over 5 stores and 3 states to eventually working in the flagship store. • Coached and developed sales staff and assistant managers to take on greater responsibilities. • Implemented merchandise presentations to drive business and increase sales. • Taught product knowledge and selling skills. Recruited, hired and trained sales people. • Communicated product needs and call-outs to regional merchandiser and buying team. • Prepared department for major sales & events. • Wrote and maintained employee schedules for up to 40 people. • Sought to ensure that every customer entering the department had an exceptional shopping experience. • Built relationships with customers and community to grow sales and repeat business.