RMSA has openings for Retail Analysts in New York and other major markets. The RMSA analyst works closely with our clients to improve their business performance. A minimum of 5-7 years of retail operations experience and knowledge in retail merchandise management, planning, etc. is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the specialty retail sector in their market area, and will have excellent analytical and communication skills.
In this position the analyst will generate new client engagements and provide ongoing support and analysis to current and new customers. Compensation is competitive and is comprised of a base salary plus commission.
RMSA offers a competitive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) program and other attractive offerings.
Please contact us at employment@rmsa.com to be considered for this position.
The Friedman Group Complimentary Retail Webinar
Interviewing and Hiring Retail Salespeople – In this information packed retail webinar, international retail authority Harry J. Friedman will reveal the critical steps to hiring great salespeople. Practical, use-them-tomorrow techniques that will give you an edge in interviewing and selecting a team of top performing salespeople. To register your team for this complimentary webinar click on the link below.
The Following Article, written by our own Ritchie Sayner, appears on Independent Retailer’s website.
Excerpt:
“Once we knew the cost, we would make a decision to buy or pass the item. Basing the retail price around the intrinsic value of the merchandise, instead of it’s cost, helped us to increase our initial markup. Perhaps this strategy would work for your store as well.”
Read the Article: Is Your Initial Markup Enough?
Paul Erickson, Senior Vice President of RMSA Retail Solutions, will present “Nine Things We Should Have Learned During the Recent Recession” at the upcoming ASD Trade Show in Las Vegas. Paul will present this seminar twice; 9 AM and noon on August 1.
The presentation examines numerous important good habits and bad habits retailers need to identify. The topics cover everything from training and motivating your sales staff, enhancing your customer relationships, negotiating with your vendors, improving cash flow, stopping overbuying, increasing gross profit dollars and using an effective open-to-buy system.
The presentation teaches from experience – not theory. Learn specific techniques to enhance the customer experience in your store, lead and motivate your staff, increase your operating margins and improve your stock sell-through. Start making money now!
June 16, 2011
Paul Erickson, Senior Vice President of RMSA Retail Solutions will present “Terms of Endearment” at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Early Show in Ogden, Utah. The seminar will take place in the Ogden Eccles Center and will begin at 1 PM. Paul will be joined by Ritchie Sayner, Vice President of Business Development, for the rest of the show to answer questions about effective inventory management and the benefits of merchandise planning.