Art Madsen
About
Art Madsen is from Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Art is currently Category Manager at JYSK Linen 'n Furniture, located in Coquitlam, BC. In Art's previous role as a Store Manager at Sleep Country Canada, Art worked in until Dec 1995. Prior to joining Sleep Country Canada, Art was a Account Executive at CHRX/CJJR Radio and held the position of Account Executive. Prior to that, Art was a Dept Mgr/Receiver at Shoppers Drug Mart, based in North Vancouver from Jan 1982 to Jan 1990.
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Art Madsen's current jobs
* Product Development - continual development of new household furniture range with heavy emphasis on RTA. Also buying experience in mattresses, bedding, camping supplies, outdoor furniture, and accessories. * Responsible for multi-million dollar budget and maintainence of inventory on sub category levels. * Sales Forecasting - using AGR forecasting computer program. Also proficient with Microsoft Excel and Navision. * Competitor Analysis, Product Sourcing, Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Quality Control * Logistics - focused mainly on overseas freight out of Asia and Europe. * Marketing - development of weekly flyers, annual catalogue(s) and in-store point of sale materials * Store Management - handled daily operations of JYSK location with staff of 8-10. * District Manager (interim): oversaw operations of 6 stores in British Columbia.
Art Madsen's past jobs
Responsible for daily operation of Sleep Country location with main focus on mattress sales.
Responsible for radio advertising with diverse clientele (hospitality/retail/public service etc) mainly initiated through cold calling. Also experieced with copy-writing, production and on-air broadcasting.
Various positions held including Food Basket Mgr, Store set-up crew member and Receiver/Shipper. Receiver.