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Agnes Baumgarten

Germantown,MD

Summary

Agnes Baumgarten.

Bilingual professional offering dynamic selling and interpersonal skills. Driven and communicative with a friendly, outgoing personality. Eager to boost success with any product retailer in a Sales Associate role.

Knowledgeable sales person, skilled at building connections with customers to promote products. Excellent communication skills combined with analytical and attentive nature. Dedicated to keeping stock levels optimal and merchandising items to drive sales. Enthusiastic salesperson eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and training in sales. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the competitive business world.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

African Stylist

Self
Germantown, MD
03.2019 - Current
  • Sale in African fashion clothes and jewelry,
  • Help clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
  • Suggest styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Represent desired product features in shoots to enhance appearance and improve consumer purchasing numbers.
  • Monitor current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.

Fine Jewelry Coordinator

Sears - Montgomery Mall
Germantown, MD
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.

Sales Manager

MTN Cameroon (Mobile Money)
Douala, Cameroon
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.

Sales Coordinator

MTN Cameroon
Douala, Cameroon
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Prospected continuously for new potential customers and maintained robust conversion rate.
  • Called on leads generated by marketing campaigns, trade shows and other events.
  • Worked with sales managers to verify pricing discounts and customer details.

Marketing Associate

CAMTEL Cameroon
Douala, Cameroon
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Developed marketing strategies and resolved problems to drive sales.
  • Performed ongoing analysis to develop and advance future marketing strategies.
  • Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
  • Coordinated art and graphics creation for effective merchandising.
  • Developed pre-season marketing plans to support department and divisional product strategies.
  • Edited and assembled training materials and reports to meet client requirements.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing [Number]% of goal of qualified leads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - LLB

University of Buea, Cameroon
12.2001

Skills

  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Effective Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Sales and Promotions
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Flexible Hours
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Customer Care
  • Register Opening and Closing
  • Dressing Room Assistance
  • Positive Customer Engagement

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

African Stylist - Self
03.2019 - Current
Fine Jewelry Coordinator - Sears - Montgomery Mall
05.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Manager - MTN Cameroon (Mobile Money)
01.2016 - 05.2017
Sales Coordinator - MTN Cameroon
01.2015 - 01.2016
Marketing Associate - CAMTEL Cameroon
04.2013 - 12.2014
University of Buea - Bachelor of Science, LLB
Agnes Baumgarten