Michael David Souza, Visual Merchandiser

Michael David Souza

Visual Merchandiser

Trolley

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Administration And Management
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

Visual Merchandiser at Trolley
  • Kuwait - As Salimiyah
  • My current job since May 2019

Plan, create and execute overall business visual merchandising strategy

- Design appealing merchandise displays in order to attract visitors to the store

- Design various window displays and signs as well as special promotions displays and signs

- Test different visuals and compare results

- Identify and track key KPIs

- Produce and present KPI reports

- Collaborate with store staff

- Adjust displays in order to promote new products and special offerings

- Work and collaborate with suppliers

LEASING EXECUTIVE at Q8REALTOR
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • November 2016 to May 2019

Negotiate accommodation and leasing prices of properties on behalf of property owners.
Publish advertisements about the company’s rentals of apartments, duplex, villas and commercial setups on websites (OLX, justlanded and q8classifieds)
Co-ordinate implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations of properties along with cost of work for property owners.  Visit and review available rental properties in any area in Kuwait for future clients.
Follow up with clients in response to trouble calls and scheduled property visits.
Attend meetings with the Marketing team on client and property updates
Inspect company managed properties and standalone properties to ensure maintenance
Screen and interview prospective tenants and ongoing tenant relations
Study each property’s location, area and amenities available to meet client’s needs and preferences.
Acquire potential client’s for self-managed properties
Assist prospective tenants in selecting, visiting, inspecting and making offers for leasing on real estate properties.

Asst Merchandiser at M. H. Alshaya Co.
  • Kuwait
  • May 2013 to October 2016

-Assist with business planning and ongoing planning of merchandise and forecasting sales.

-Produce and analyze reports for Sales and margin measurement.

-Assist in product procurement through host brand.

-In charge of assessing store execution of merchandising plans and recommending optimum space management options based on category performance.

-Identification and planning for promotion events and mark down percentage strategies.

-Coach and monitor performance of merchandising team within the brand team. Supervise activities and ensure the team is up to date with the latest trends.

-Assist in planning stock and intake requirements to meet the budget through building, selecting and buying ranges.

-Track invoices and shipments.

-Ensure accuracy of all internal systems.

-Manage stock holdings and minimums.

-Develop new strategies to improve time management.

Coordinator at D & H International Co.
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • September 2012 to February 2013

- Managing ocean / air / land imports and exports (Including formulation of shipping documents such as Bills of Lading and Airway Bills.)

- Complete coordination of freight services.

- Involved in customs clearance process via documentation.

- Interaction with customers and agents from around the world.

- Supervising surveys so as to obtain pricing details for preparation of quotations.

- Handling of Customer Complaints.

- Involved in Tele-sales.

Trainee(Internship) in Sales and Marketing dept. at Industrial Electrical projects co. (iep)
  • Kuwait
  • April 2011 to May 2011

Worked on internship as a trainee in sales and marketing dept.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Management
  • at University Of Mumbai
  • August 2012
Bachelor's degree, B.M.S (Business management Studies)
  • at Mumbai university
  • June 2012

Degree in Business Management Studies.

Specialties & Skills

Hardwork
Microsoft Excel
Talking Points
Logistics Management
Internet Access
Team Orientation
Basic Computer Skills
Fairness
Multi-Tasking
Internet Related Activities
Dedication to Continuous Improvement
Organisations

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Experience certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2011
Valid Until:
May 2011