Megan Schallitz
About Megan Schallitz
Megan Schallitz is a Purchasing Buyer with over 15 years of experience in the grocery, retail, and alcohol industries. She has a strong background in sales and specializes in merchandising, retail space planning, and analytics.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Megan Schallitz has been employed at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2015. Initially, she served as a Sales Coordinator for nine years, where she focused on optimizing sales operations. In 2017, she transitioned to the role of Purchasing Buyer, a position she has held for seven years. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in merchandising and analytics to enhance purchasing strategies and improve operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Megan Schallitz studied at Carroll University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Photography from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background complements her over 15 years of experience in the grocery, retail, and alcohol industries. She specializes in merchandising, retail space planning, and analytics, which are critical to her roles in purchasing and sales.
Background in Retail and Sales
Megan Schallitz has a diverse background in retail and sales, having worked in various capacities across notable companies. She began her career at Marriott International, where she held multiple positions, including Front Desk Clerk and Night Auditor/Accounting, from 2000 to 2005. She later worked at Kohl's Department Stores as a Merchandise Presentation Planner and at Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. as a Space Planner, focusing on retail space analytics.
Professional Experience at Marriott International
Megan Schallitz's tenure at Marriott International spanned from 2000 to 2005, during which she held several roles. She worked as a Front Desk Clerk for five years, followed by a position as a Night Auditor/Accounting for four years. Additionally, she served as a Sales Coordinator for seven months in 2005. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in customer service and sales operations.
Experience in Retail Space Analytics
Megan Schallitz has significant experience in retail space analytics, having worked as a Merchandise Presentation Planner at Kohl's Department Stores and as a Space Planner at Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. In these roles, she focused on optimizing retail space and product placement, contributing to effective merchandising strategies and improving sales performance.