Anthony Kraus
Store Sales Manager
Geneva,IL
Summary
Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. An accomplished Retail Sales Manager offering over 14 years in boosting performance momentum and exceeding sales quotas.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Sales Manager
C. D. Peacock
Oakbrook, IL
02.2008 - Current
- First Assistant Manager to break both the $1 million and $2 million dollar threshold in yearly personal sales.
- Offer hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and making the customer feel welcomed and heard.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Have a great amount of product knowledge of both watches and jewelry
- Responsible for coaching employees and train on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
Diamond Manager/Sales
Christian Bernard
Schaumburg, IL
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Sold 30+ diamonds for the 2007 year
- Continually researched sales trends to find proper diamond inventory for our location.
- Worked with multiple vendors when buying diamonds to maintain maximum profit while pricing to beat any competition.
- Responsible for selecting and purchasing all diamonds for store inventory and special events.
- Responsible for training of all new employees and managers.
Assistant Manager
Movado Group, Inc
Chicago, IL
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Top producing sales associate of both Movado watches & diamonds
- Coordinated and executed high gross profit customer appreciation event while staying 20% under budget
- Promoted to key holding manager and repair coordinator within a year of hire.
- Increased repair profits by 16% while decreasing turn around time by half within 3 months
- Continually surpassing both monthly and annual sales goals.
Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
Wheaton, IL
03.2000 - 04.2004
- Exceeded hourly sales rate by over 33%
- Top divisional extended warranty sales for 2 months running.
- DCA Diamond certified
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Armor / Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserves
Chicago, IL
04.1998 - 04.2006
- Managed all weapons and tactical supplies for the battalion
- Earned multiple commendations for numerous outstanding achievements
- Developed excellent leadership, self-discipline, and personal responsibility skills
- Maintained equipment for deployment readiness.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook, IL06.1999
Skills
- Driven Work Ethic
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Critical Thinking
- Sales Team Leadership
- Special Events
- Customer Loyalty
- Customer Service
- Operating Procedures and Policies
Timeline
Store Sales Manager
C. D. Peacock
02.2008 - Current
Diamond Manager/Sales
Christian Bernard
05.2006 - 02.2008
Assistant Manager
Movado Group, Inc
04.2004 - 05.2006
Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
03.2000 - 04.2004
Armor / Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserves
04.1998 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School
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