So thankful for the many skills I developed after working many years in retail. They’re what helped me able to be successfull in my many roles in both retail brand and brand management. Most notably is customer service. Having strong customer service skills set me up for building strong cross functional relationships and developing branding with the customer or consumer as the focus. Secondly, merchandiser. Understanding and thinking like the customer shops is important when thinking about how you’re going to set up the most impactful merchandising space.
Listen…most people think retail is what happens to you on the way to a “real job”. News flash…Retail IS a real job!! I believe being a retailer…is the best most rewarding CAREER you can have. #RetailPROUD