HYUNJIN KIM

• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive

- Operational direction planning of the International Fashion business Sector

- Collecting and analyzing consumer, competition and market data to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

• New brand business feasibility planning

- Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trend and propose as new business category / Brand.

- New Brand launching strategy building

• Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects among related teams.
• Maintaining open lines of communication and fostering strong working relationships with Group HQ.

• Women's Contemporary designer multi-brand store. Annual sales 23 billion KRW, (2022)
• Managed a diverse portfolio of the brands and categories, ensuring the uniqueness of the concept, optimal inventory levels and minimizing stockouts.
• Conducted Brand repositioning project for reinforcement of the Brand awareness and extension of the business.
• Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
• Collaborated closely with brands, sales and marketing teams and conducted regular market research to identify emerging trends, allowing for proactive adjustments to buying plans.
• Mentored junior buyers in the team, contributing to their professional development and overall success within the organization.

• Conducted New contemporary multi-brand store project, exclusive contents for the Hyundai dept store group. - Launched Fourm Studio. (2006. 08)
• Refined and modern high contemporary designer multi-brand store. Annual sales 9 billion KRW, (2019)
• Collaborated with Group HQ, marketing and sales team resulting in successful launch and soft-landing of the brand.
• Interacted with design team to find the optimal balance, in terms of brand concept, item and role of buying items and private labeled items in Multi brand store.
• Worked cross-functionally with departments such as finance, logistics, and operations to ensure seamless integration of purchased goods into the business workflow.
• Analyzed sales and inventory data to find own customer demands and differentiation point in the market.

• Conducted the Concept Renewal of the casual multi-brand store PH3.0

- Set the merchandising strategy to built concrete concept of the store.

- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed.

- Developed and improved account relationships.

• Opened first pop-up store of the french contemporary brand "LOFT design by.."

- Negotiated contracts with brand for cost-effective purchasing terms.

- Created hands-on training program for newly hired staffs to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and to help better understanding of the brand.

- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.

• Reviewed sales performances and gross profit of women's national brands in Hyundai Dept Sinchon Branch.
• Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives and sales figures.
• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

• Increased sales results by analyzing key business metrics, using date-driven insights to implement strategic action plans.
• Developed strong relationships with external vendors, securing suitable inventories at the most favorable sales period.
• VMD Support

• Translated documentary clips from English and French to Korean.

- Clash of Culture, Muslims in France

- The secret of life and death(Medical)

• Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.