Jacqueline Trunks

Experience

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  SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot)

  May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Merchandise and Sales Associate

  - Committed to achieving sales goals and growth of the company by building and maintaining relationships with clients. - Effectively determine and meet customer needs while providing excellent customer service.- Exhibit excellent product and trend knowledge in order to provide expert advice to clients.- Assist with visual merchandising and store presentation while upholding brand standards.- Replenish floor merchandise in a timely manner as needed.- Perform point of sale transactions and authorize merchandise returns, exchanges, and priceadjustments Show less

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  Loblaw Companies Limited

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  Senior Analyst, Merchandising Planning

  - Collaborated with senior management and category teams to execute and analyze promotional programs, developing category strategies and key vendor-funded events that drove strong sales, profit, and market share growth

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  Joe Fresh

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2022

  - Managed the Holiday Adult Hosiery buy from end-to-end, developing an optimized assortment that reclaimed sales and market share through strategic right-sizing, resulting in YoY sales and profit growth- Revamped the Women’s Panty Bin buying strategy to more closely align to an auto-replenishment model, significantly improving out-of-stock positions, inventory turnover, and maximizing sales and profit- Accurately forecasted Men’s Sleepwear demand, reducing the need for markdowns and promotions, which resulted in reduced margin erosion and improved profit rate Show less

  • Manager, Business Development

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Associate Category Manager/Assistant Buyer

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Buyer

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Associate Buyer

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Indigo

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2024

  Assistant Category Manager, Sleep, Accessories & Wellness

  - Curate and procure a trend-driven assortment that aligns with customer preferences and brand identity by sourcing innovative products and brands, including private label development- Accountable for developing category strategies aligned with long-term growth initiatives and financial targets by leveraging data-driven decision-making, resulting in substantial YoY sales growth- Analyze sales performance and inventory levels to maximize productivity and align with retail open-to-buy, driving category growth while significantly reducing inventory - Cultivate strategic vendor partnerships by leveraging strong negotiation skills, resulting in improved costing and optimized SKU selection Show less

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  Hudson's Bay

  Jan 2025 - now

  Planning Manager, Footwear