Merja Vantanen

Merja Vantanen is an experienced retail professional with a strong background in store management and operations across multiple companies. Currently serving as a Multi Store Manager at Life Finland Oy since January 2022, Merja oversees three stores, managing a team of ten, handling staffing, orders, and health and safety reports. Prior to this role, Merja has held positions including Store Manager at Reima's flagship store, where responsibilities included target planning and event organization, and as Store Manager at NilsonGroup and BESTSELLER, focusing on sales targets and customer service. Additional experience includes being a Shop Manager and Area Coordinator at Flash Woman AB, overseeing multiple stores and web operations, along with previous roles in customer service and sales. Merja's education includes a professional qualification in supervisory skills and a training background as a hairdresser.