Akash Kumar
Floral Park,New York
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Foot Locker, excelling in performance management and team leadership. Recognized for enhancing customer engagement and streamlining sales processes, resulting in improved service quality. Adept at training new team members and managing inventory effectively, driving overall team success and operational efficiency.
Experienced with managing and motivating sales teams to exceed targets. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to drive business growth and enhance client relationships. Strong understanding of market trends and customer needs, ensuring sustained success and competitive advantage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Lead
Footlocker, Footlocker
New Hyde Park, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Led high-performing sales team to exceed targets and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
Sales Lead
Foot Locker
Garden City, NY
11.2022 - 10.2025
- Assisted team in achieving sales targets through effective customer engagement.
- Developed knowledge of product features to better address customer inquiries.
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline sales processes and improve efficiency.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Engaged customers to gather feedback, enhancing overall service quality.
- Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing overall performance and morale.
Stocker
Keyfood Marketplace
Floral Park, NY
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized and stocked shelves to ensure product availability and optimal presentation.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and coordinating replenishment efforts.
- Assisted in training new stockers on safety procedures and best practices
Education
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Floral Park Memorial High School
Floral Park, NY06-2020
Skills
- Performance management
- Team building
- Sales supervision
- Floor operations
- Team leadership
- Strong customer service
- Customer service and engagement
Languages
Malayalam
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Sales Lead
Footlocker, Footlocker
10.2025 - Current
Sales Lead
Foot Locker
11.2022 - 10.2025
Stocker
Keyfood Marketplace
06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY, Farmingdale
High School Diploma -
Floral Park Memorial High School