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Amanda Foster

Buford,GA

Summary

Results-oriented sales manager with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Organized and self-motivated with proven sales ability. Motivated to use experience in management and employee development to effectively fulfill the requirements of the position. Dedicated to being a present leader that consistently supports team members in driving sales and sustaining growth.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Agent

MASA
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for over $550,000 in revenue YTD for 2025.
  • Maintain an attendance rate of 79% leading to maximized opportunities.
  • Close sales by consistently explaining a problem, providing a solution, overcoming objections and assuming the sale.
  • Embrace opportunities to pilot and support company initiatives and directives to improve member experience and sales objectives.
  • Create meaningful and beneficial relationships with members to grow referral business and self generated sales opportunities.
  • Support team members with training needs, presentation skills, seminar objections and basic operations.


Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members in a high traffic/high conversion location.
  • Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing for a top 25 ranked store.
  • Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques that led to a sales increase year after year.
  • Enhanced visual standards, merchandising and accurate pricing to improve the customer experience and drive sales.

Stay-At-Home Parent

Self Employed
03.2016 - 04.2022
  • Provided nurturing care and parenting to two special needs children.
  • Advocated for necessary changes to insurance coverage for Autism therapy services.
  • Organized 10 fundraisers to support Autism community.
  • Networked with hundreds of parents to provide a variety of resources to special needs parents.

Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Provided hands-on assistance to serve customers, drive sales, assess needs and maintain current product knowledge and market trends.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored inventory and backstock levels to meet LP requirements and forecast future sales needs.

Human Resources Manager

Sears
05.2008 - 08.2013
  • Recruited, initiated and finalized actions regarding employment postings, hiring proposals, compensation and new hire onboarding.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Guided management and employees on policies, procedures and managed employee disputes and policy violations in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Oversaw compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • Handled store wide deposit, reconciliation process, payroll, benefits and training for 75 employees.

Assistant Store Manager

Maurice’s
02.2005 - 05.2008
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science - Retail And Consumer Science

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Sales presentation
  • Objection handling and closing
  • Sales strategy development
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Training and development
  • Leadership
  • Planning and organizing

Timeline

Sales Agent

MASA
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
04.2022 - 06.2023

Stay-At-Home Parent

Self Employed
03.2016 - 04.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
01.2014 - 03.2016

Human Resources Manager

Sears
05.2008 - 08.2013

Assistant Store Manager

Maurice’s
02.2005 - 05.2008

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Pellissippi State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Retail And Consumer Science

University of Tennessee

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