Lucian Ionescu

Experience

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  ZARA SA

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2014

  Sales Assistant

  february 2013 september 2014 (public relations at baneasa shopping city zara)-new employee training;-creating and maintenance of databases loyal customers;-manage in store and expunge merchandise;-coordinate staff in store.november 2011 - december 2012 (assistant window dresser zara)- windows decoration according to company policy;-periodic visits in storesoctober 2009 october 2010 (sales assistent at zara plaza romania):- preparation store sales activities;- making activity for sale;- respond by observing or regulations;- implementation of the tasks outlined by the store directory;- implementation of standards decorating windows;- inventory and acceptance of merchantability;- knowing the portfolio of products and services;- maintain and develop a positive relationship with the client;- counselling clients on their products and information; Show less

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  Trends By Adina Buzatu

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Fashion Advisor

  -Visual merchandising in store;-Personalized advice of exclusive clothing for every client;-Choice outfits for the events in which the company was involved;-Maintaining database and keep in touch with the costumers.

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  Auchan Retail România

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  Assistant Buyer

  -Maintaining relations with suppliers, with the staff from the hypermarkets, whith the buyers and the other departments of the company;-Asseverating the buyers in working, developing and expanding the range of products;-Writing reports for sales, purchasing, inventory-Assortment management server: listing, blocking, modification products-Listing new suppliers

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  Kika

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Junior Product Manager

  -Managing the category, establish the strategy, tactics and targets.-Selecting items and discounts for leaflet;-Managing the product database of the allocated segment;-Sourcing products and new suppliers;-Integrating the contract in the system;-Monitoring sales, storage rotation and acquisitions;-Preparing forecast for promo actions;-Maintaining the connection with suppliers, stores and related departments;-Participation at presentations for suppliers;-Participation in local, national and international sinergyes Show less

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  PPT Preturi Pentru Tine

  Nov 2017 - May 2019

  Regional sales manager

  -Managing sales and costs to reach the budget in the allocated area (21 stores);-Tracking sales cards and tracking the sales budget weekly and monthly;-Superving the presentation of the products on shelves, baskets and their labeling by daily visits in shops;- Ensuring that all staff in stores know and respect the standards of serving and communicating with clients (greeting, engaging in conversation, active sales);-Verifying competition in terms of development and assortment and pricing and communicating this information to management;- Ensuring that all company-level advertising policies are implemented on time and completely on the stores in the allocated area;-Coordination and prioritization of the trading activity of the subordinate stores to maximize sales in the allocated stores;-Responsibility to lead the team, motivate employees in stores and create a climate of trust and stability;-Recruitment and training of shop staff;-Preparation of weekly reports and presentation to the company management; Show less

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  Makita EU

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Strategic Buyer

  -new product development together with enginnering department; -negociating contracts with existing suppliers; -integrating the contract in the sistem; -sourcing products and new suppliers; -find alternate sources for better cost and smooth parts supply; -prepares RFQ/RFP and cost comparasion in order to obtain cost reduction; -resolve critical issues on regular basis without affecting production operations. -work on parts and tooling developments; -evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet requirments. -managing the product database of the allocated segment; -analizing the rentability for supplier, product, category; -monitoring storage rotation and acquisitions; -preparing forecast; -maintaining the connection with suppliers and related departments; -participation at presentations for suppliers; -visit the partners factories. Show less

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  EvoMAG.ro

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Product Manager

  -Responsible to maintain indicators: profit, turnover, stock rotation and time in stock for allocated product category (Camera&Photo, Tools, Home, Garden Improvement).-Knowledge and experience in Product management, sales and marketing.-Highly organized, analytical, task focused.-Knowledge category: distribution channels, products, full product lifecycle, competition and market analysis.-Constant analysis of market evolution [identify new channels and segments for optimizing and enlarging product portfolio and thus increase the turnover and market share]; -Keeping track of market trends and competitors' activity in order to identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offer.-Advanced Ms office user ( word, excel, PowerPoint)-Managing price policy according to company’s objectives - local market price analysis;-Follow sales evolution, anticipate the outcome for controlling eventual deviations;-Communication, presentation and negotiation skills, closed deals and/or partnerships.-Able to work across multicultural environments.-Able to present ideas/thoughts in a simple but convincing way.-Able to plan an prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines.-Work closely with Sales / Communication / Supply Chain teams for alignment and thus optimizing product strategies; Show less

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  Explorado Romania

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Category Buyer

  Responsible to maintain indicators: profit, turnover, stock rotation and time in stock for allocated product category ( Home&deco)-Planning and allocating monthly budgets for sales and acquisitions.-Communication, presentation and negotiation skills, closed deals and/or partnerships.-Knowledge category: distribution channels, products, full product lifecycle, competition and market analysis.-Constant analysis of market evolution [identify new channels and segments for optimizing and enlarging product portfolio and thus increase the turnover and market share]; -Keeping track of market trends and competitors' activity in order to identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offer.-Highly organized, analytical, task focused.-Able to work across multicultural environments.-Able to present ideas/thoughts in a simple but convincing way.-Able to plan an prioritize workloads in order to meet deadlines.-Work closely with Sales / Communication / Supply Chain teams for alignment and thus optimizing product strategies; Show less

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  Flanco Romania

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Product Manager

  Coordinating and ensuring the entire process of acquisition and management of the range of products from the HAMA range in order to achieve the performance indicators, in accordance with the company's standards, both from the point of view of the stock and of the sale.- development, organization, planning, coordination and control of promotion strategies and tactics of the assigned products;-participating in the creation of communication and promotion materials (catalogues, special offers, brochures) and ensuring the quality and correctness of the information entered;- the centralization, analysis and preparation of reports on the existing situations in the stores (opportunities and threats) and the submission of proposals to solve any problems that may arise;- providing support to the sales team, following the implementation of action plans, involvement in the organization of new store openings. Show less