Aaron Morris
Richmond
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Able to deliver memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4023
4023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Executive
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Lexington
03.2023 - Current
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to enhance customer loyalty.
- Analyzed sales data to refine strategies and improve performance outcomes.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to meet customer needs and increase revenue.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth.
- Attended industry events to build relationships with key contacts in the field.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
Home Furnishing Consultant
Value City Furniture
Lexington
07.2015 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers and offered to assist with showroom navigation and selecting products.
- Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
- Suggested specific product and options in line with customer goals.
- Discussed financing options, pricing and current promotional offers.
- Communicated with customers about services offerings, including policies, restrictions and refund policies.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
Sales Associate
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Assisted customers by finding needed items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
- Processed orders through computer systems and coordinated product deliveries.
Assistant Sales Manager
Rite Aid
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught new associates sales tactics and performance improvement techniques.
- Helped sales professionals finalize customer sales and handled escalated concerns.
- Supported all sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Opened and closed store, set up registers and secured cash.
- Manage and increased sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KYAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, NDGeneral Studies -
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Team Building
- Sales expertise
- People skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service
- Customer- and service-oriented
- Work ethic
- Product Sales
- Relationship building
- Scheduling Pickup/ Appointments
- Leadership
- Marketing Techniques
- Sales process
- New Display Creation
- Product knowledge
- Design Visualization
- Cash handling accuracy
- POS Systems Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Sales Executive
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2023 - Current
Home Furnishing Consultant
Value City Furniture
07.2015 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
06.2014 - 07.2015
Assistant Sales Manager
Rite Aid
03.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Georgetown College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Dakota State College of Science
General Studies -
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis