Neal Swartz
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Peter Salenius
Neal and I have worked together for a year managing the merchandising for high- profile new product launches. He is a valuable team member both for his ability to easily collaborate with his team & internal customers, and for his knowledge of the retail environment. Neal’s understanding of retail operations and merchandising allowed him to get up to speed quickly and contribute to the timely deployment of merchandising displays to our most important retail accounts. He also supported our Service team when required acting as a resource to help them resolve merchandising-related issues. He was able to easily work his way through sometimes baffling procedures and processes, ultimately with his focus on getting things done as effectively and efficiently as possible. Neal has been a valuable contributor to our team, and shares in the credit for a series of successful merchandising launches.
Peter Salenius
Neal and I have worked together for a year managing the merchandising for high- profile new product launches. He is a valuable team member both for his ability to easily collaborate with his team & internal customers, and for his knowledge of the retail environment. Neal’s understanding of retail operations and merchandising allowed him to get up to speed quickly and contribute to the timely deployment of merchandising displays to our most important retail accounts. He also supported our Service team when required acting as a resource to help them resolve merchandising-related issues. He was able to easily work his way through sometimes baffling procedures and processes, ultimately with his focus on getting things done as effectively and efficiently as possible. Neal has been a valuable contributor to our team, and shares in the credit for a series of successful merchandising launches.
Peter Salenius
Neal and I have worked together for a year managing the merchandising for high- profile new product launches. He is a valuable team member both for his ability to easily collaborate with his team & internal customers, and for his knowledge of the retail environment. Neal’s understanding of retail operations and merchandising allowed him to get up to speed quickly and contribute to the timely deployment of merchandising displays to our most important retail accounts. He also supported our Service team when required acting as a resource to help them resolve merchandising-related issues. He was able to easily work his way through sometimes baffling procedures and processes, ultimately with his focus on getting things done as effectively and efficiently as possible. Neal has been a valuable contributor to our team, and shares in the credit for a series of successful merchandising launches.
Peter Salenius
Neal and I have worked together for a year managing the merchandising for high- profile new product launches. He is a valuable team member both for his ability to easily collaborate with his team & internal customers, and for his knowledge of the retail environment. Neal’s understanding of retail operations and merchandising allowed him to get up to speed quickly and contribute to the timely deployment of merchandising displays to our most important retail accounts. He also supported our Service team when required acting as a resource to help them resolve merchandising-related issues. He was able to easily work his way through sometimes baffling procedures and processes, ultimately with his focus on getting things done as effectively and efficiently as possible. Neal has been a valuable contributor to our team, and shares in the credit for a series of successful merchandising launches.
Credentials
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Retail Sales: The Importance of Listening
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Knights Airport Limousine
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Representative
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Oct 2016 - Present
Provides timely and courteous service to all clientele while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Provides timely and courteous service to all clientele while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
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SAS Retail Services
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Retail Programs
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2017 - 2018
Controlled operations and drove profitable business results for $8 million store reset project contract for 150+ Shaw’s Supermarkets/Star Markets in New England. Delegated assignments, managed HR functions, and motivated workforce of 200 employees including 12 direct reports to ensure adherence to weekly in-store merchandising and initiative calendars. Developed reports to assess planogram compliance and replenishment needs to adjust labor resources accordingly. Effectively partnered with Client Merchandising Operations, Vendors and Store Management teams to maintain flawless merchandising standards and optimum stock levels. Show less
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Bose Corporation
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Merchandising Program Manager
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2014 - 2016
Collaborated to develop over 75,000 product displays distributed to 175+ major retail accounts including Best Buy, Target, and Nordstrom, in North America and the Caribbean. Partnered with Bose Key Account Sales Teams, Project Engineers and Fixture Developers to create impactful, brand appropriate displays compliant with retailer specifications. Initiated point of sale (POS) display projects based on defined Go-to-Market strategy and reseller needs. Began in contract role with Randstad before joining Bose in a permanent role. Show less
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Retail Merchandising Project Manager
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2005 - 2013
Drove $350 million in annual sales for Disney Brand DVD, Blu-ray and Video Games categories by implementing merchandising and promotional strategies in major retail accounts such as Ahold, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Wegman’s, BJ’s Wholesale, Target, and Wal-Mart. Drove consistent retail execution performance and presence through the use of key metrics (KPI’s), including placement, planograms, fixtures, and POP inventory items. Carried out in-store visits with third-party merchandising partners to coach and direct on merchandise execution, identify and implement supply chain opportunities including increased presence for key titles and franchises, maximizing sales volume, and improving customer satisfaction. Engaged in performance analysis, sales training and merchandising partner motivation. Developed effective relationships with corporate and retail field partners creating merchandising and promotional opportunities to influence and enhance Disney brand visibility. Provided brand product knowledge sales training for retail store associates and merchandisers. Collaborated in the development of multi-studio product display components for product launches and programs including design, executive review, and implementation, resulting in 20% first year catalog growth for BJ’s Wholesale Club. Show less
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Staples
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Store Set-Up
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1994 - 2004
Directed 800+ new store opening and relocation projects and 200+ store renovation projects and other strategic initiatives during time of rapid company growth. Adjusted store layout and floor plans with Auto CAD drawings to compensate for variances in store size and shape. Managed calendar to ensure that all pre-opening checklists were completed on time and under budget. Assembled with cross-functional business partners including Real Estate, Construction, Fixture Purchasing and Distribution to review project timelines and milestones ensuring timely and effective delivery and execution of all initiatives. Communicated regularly with store leadership to keep them apprised of progress and issues. Received the 2000 Partnership Award for recognizing teamwork between corporate functional groups. (Promoted from Set-up Specialist to Manager of Store Set-up, March 1997) Show less
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Education
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Massachusetts Bay Community College
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