Mark Adamson
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Mark Adamson is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mark is currently Director of Merchandising - Technology at Staples Canada. In Mark's previous role as a Category Manager - Computer Hardware (Retail) at STAPLES Canada, Mark worked in Toronto, Canada Area until Feb 2021. Prior to joining STAPLES Canada, Mark was a Associate Category Manager – Audio and Tablet/PC Accessories (Retail) at STAPLES Canada and held the position of Associate Category Manager – Audio and Tablet/PC Accessories (Retail) at Toronto, Canada Area. Prior to that, Mark was a Category Specialist – Technology at STAPLES Canada, based in Toronto, Canada Area from Dec 2009 to Oct 2013. Mark started working as Planogrammer at STAPLES Canada in Toronto, Canada Area in Jan 2008. From Jul 2007 to Jan 2008, Mark was Furniture Consultant at Staples Canada, based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Prior to that, Mark was a Technology Sales Associate at Staples Canada, based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada from Oct 2001 to Aug 2005.
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Responsibilities include sales, gross margin, inventory management, people development, and overall strategic direction of the computer hardware business (laptops, desktops, tablets, and monitors.)
Responsible for negotiating all buying agreements with suppliers, planning and executing a go-to-market strategy, forecasting multiple categories, and maximizing inventory turnover. Managed a team tasked with growing the fashionable and dynamic audio and PC accessory categories.
Responsible for inventory allocation, promotional planning and forecasting, and providing support to retail locations and fulfillment centers. Consistently met sales/margin/inventory targets while moving through multiple technology categories in both retail and online channels. -Apple iPad and Mac (Retail): Jun 2013 – Oct 2013 -Laptops/Tablets (Retail): Jul 2012 – Jun 2013 -Computer Peripherals and Media (Online): Aug 2010 – Jul 2012 -Laptop/Computer Accessories (Retail): Dec 2009 – Aug 2010
Merchandising role working with Category Managers and Specialists to optimize sales through effective retail space planning. Effectively collaborated with buyers across multiple categories to improve customer experience and improve retail financial metrics.