Elizabeth Waldrup
Buyer Toys, Stationary, Spring & Summer, and Seasonal Novelty at Variety Wholesalers, Inc
- Role
- Buyer - Girls and Preschool Toys at Ross Stores, Inc.
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elizabeth Waldrup
Elizabeth Waldrup is the consummate Buyer and Merchandising Professional. “I love what I do!” is Elizabeth’s first response to questions about her career. Her success reflects her passion. Elizabeth excels at building vendor relationships, consistently negotiating win-win solutions that contain costs and increase profit margins. It is a hallmark of her success. Elizabeth understands both the complexities of buying and the delicate art of negotiating. Elizabeth’s keen eye and savvy approach to merchandising enables her to build product assortments that attract buyers and move inventory. Elizabeth is well-versed and experienced in all aspects of the buying process and dedicated to excellence. Elizabeth’s exceptional interpersonal skills enable her to relate to individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. Whether as a team member, partner, or organizational representative, Elizabeth treats everyone with dignity, respect, and empathy. Currently, Elizabeth is responsible for buying Toys, Stationary, Outdoor Toys and Seasonal goods, producing $43.0 million in annual revenue. Elizabeth managed Buying for the Girls and Preschool Toys departments at dd\'s Discounts, contributing $12.2 million in sales annually. Elizabeth has had a comparable impact in previous roles at the Hudson Group, where she increased sales to more than $5 million, and at Clifton Children’s Wear Center, where she grew gross profit margins from 30% to 45% in 18 months. Elizabeth’s personal interests are eclectic and varied, mirroring her personality and zest for life. Elizabeth serves on the Alumnae Board of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and is a member of several NY museums. She supports hospice facilities and donates food and clothing to the homeless. Elizabeth is committed to empowering young women, having served as a Girl Scout Leader for 6 years. Elizabeth’s particular delight is creating “Memory Days” for her 5 nieces and nephews, and serving as their mentor and role model.
Experience
Buyer - Girls and Preschool Toys
Jan 2011 — Present · New York, NY, US
Grew Preschool Toys category from $160K to $2.9M in 2 years
Education
Stony Brook University
American History
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Account Management
- Product Marketing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Merchandising
- Visual Merchandising
- New Business Development
- Retail
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Computer Proficiency
- Marketing
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Apparel
- Product Assortment Planning
- Store Management
- Leadership
- Highly Organized
- Strategic Planning
- Retail Buying
- Trend Research
- Brand Development
- Strong Leadership
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Strong Intutive Sense
- Team Leadership
- Open and Approachable
- Trend Analysis
- P&L Management
- Business Development
- Trend Awareness
- Management
- Team Building
- Open to Buy Management
- Communication Skills
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