Akeem Bedward
Brooklyn
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with a proven track record of driving revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expert in building strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies. Emphasis on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent goal achievement in an ever changing environment. Proficient in communication, problem-solving, and time management, while staying current with product knowledge, financing options, and market trends for a consultative, trusted sales experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Empire Nissan of Bayridge
08.2019 - Current
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with customers to ensure a positive buying experience.
- Proven track record winning awards in years 2023, and 2024 from the Empire Automotive Group for top gross.
- Maintained deep knowledge of Nissan’s product line, financing options, and competitive offerings to provide clear and, trustworthy guidance.
- Shows proficient knowledge in problem solving in order to overcome obstacles.
- Demonstrated consultative sales expertise by conducting thorough needs assessments, engaging in direct, value-driven communication, and delivering tailored solutions that align with client goals and challenges.
Team Member
Restaurant Brands International
01.2012 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands and is committed to growth by leveraging their core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support.
- Operates cash register or point of sale devices, as needed, and uses value-added suggestive-selling techniques to generate additional sales opportunities
- Greets guests with a smile, receives orders, processes payments, and responds appropriately to customer issues
- Maintains health, safety and cleanliness standards in all work areas and exterior grounds
- Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed
- Performs duties at multiple workstations (e.g., front counter, Drive-Thru, prep boards, expediter, etc.)
- Effectively works to resolve any issues that may arise in the restaurant with tact
- Responds to guests' needs in a professional and polite manner
- Communicates in a positive manner with customers, peers, and managers
- Interacts productively with co-workers and functions well in a team environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
City University of New York, York College
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Goal oriented
- Relationship building
- Sales expertise
Timeline
Sales Associate
Empire Nissan of Bayridge
08.2019 - Current
Team Member
Restaurant Brands International
01.2012 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
City University of New York, York College
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