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Amanda Jones

J Jill
Bossier,USA
15
years of professional experience

I have a strong background in retail, and having been a part of the J Jill company for 2 1/2 years as the assistant store manager. I have learned everything necessary to run the store, and have formed good relationships with regular customers. Having worked closely under the previous store manager, I feel that I have already received valuable insights and training that has prepared me to be an effective store manager on day one. Giving all of these fact, I feel that I am the best qualified for this position. I hope to have the opportunity to have a fulfilling career with J Jill.

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

7 Years
J Jill | 06.2019 - Current
  • Directed employee tasks and time management, improving customer experiences.
  • Built employee knowledge with training and mentoring.
  • Held employees accountable and corrected issues to achieve high standards.
  • Maintained organized store environment for customer and employee health and safety.
  • Achieved high per customer sales to meet company expectations.
  • Used proven customer engagement techniques to increase sales.
  • Planned and executed plan and floor sets.
  • Monitored suppliers to ensure that efficiently and effectively provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.

Sales Lead Keyholder

8 Months
Books A Million | 06.2025 - 02.2026
  • Led team in achieving sales targets through effective product knowledge and customer engagement.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
  • Implemented inventory management processes to streamline stock organization and reduce discrepancies.
  • Developed promotional strategies to enhance product visibility and increase foot traffic in-store.
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards of service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
  • Opened and closed store [Number] days per week by counting registers, making deposits, and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Identified potential upsell opportunities by monitoring customer needs closely as they browsed available products.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal stock levels for high-demand products.
  • Cultivated a positive and supportive work environment, fostering strong teamwork and high morale among staff members.

Inside Sales Representative

11 Months
United Rentals | 06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to selling practices.
  • Provided training sessions for new employees on company policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints in a prompt manner.
  • Provided customers with product information, pricing and availability.
  • Conducted outbound calls to existing clients to upsell products or services.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, orders and account status updates.
  • Coordinated with logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
  • Liaised between outside sales representatives and accounts to optimize customer service.
  • Worked in conjunction with outside sales representative to maintain and grow product sales.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and

requirements.

  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiencesm.

Sales Lead

7 Years 8 Months
James Avery | 10.2011 - 06.2019
  • Observed sales floor and stockroom for loss prevention, advising management of unusual internal or external activity.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Educated customers about brand to incite excitement about company's mission and values.
  • Kept merchandise filled to appropriate levels on sales floor.
  • Utilized reports to analyze and impact business trends for establishment.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store's productivity.
  • Entered customer transaction information into company databases.
  • Provided product information to customers and aligned products with customer needs to boost satisfaction.

Education

Early Education - Early Childhood Education (AECE)

Airline High School | Bossier, Louisiana | 05.1996

Skills

Business Leadership
Store Opening and Closing
Financial Statement Review
Sales Tracking
Shift Scheduling
Assignment Delegation
Time Management
Management Training

Timeline

Sales Lead Keyholder

Books A Million
06.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Inside Sales Representative

United Rentals
06.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Assistant Store Manager

J Jill
06.2019 - CurrentRead More

Sales Lead

James Avery
10.2011 - 06.2019Read More

Airline High School

Early Education from Early Childhood Education (AECE)
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Amanda Jones