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Braden King

Scranton,PA

Summary

Proven Sales Manager at GNC, adept in relationship building and staff management, leveraged exceptional communication and strong sales techniques to surpass sales goals. Achieved top district performance, securing over $13,000 in memberships, demonstrating persuasive negotiations and creative marketing. Proficient in creating relationships with customers in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, fostering success and customer satisfaction. I am seeking to enhance my career even more as a sales associate.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Became the top performing manager in my district.
  • Assisted Loss Prevention throughout our district.
  • Accumulated over (325) $13,000 in membership sales.
  • Consistently surpassed WTD, MTD, QTD, YTD sales plans.
  • Hired and trained new employees.
  • Assisted District Manager in duties.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Sales Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Managed multiple stores within the district.
  • Handled over $150,000 across 2,500 transactions.

Crew Member (Seasonal)

Stout Tent
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to complete set up.
  • Job required the construction and deconstruction of tents, moving furniture in and out of tents, being on standby for any construction issues.
  • Required intensive labor and hours.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.

Assistant Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Sales Associate

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
08.2023 - 05.2024

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
08.2019 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
Sudbury, MA
06.2016

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Team Training
  • Staff Management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Strong Sales Technique
  • Exceptional Communication
  • Creative Marketing
  • Proficient Microsoft Office Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Product Knowledge
  • Analytical Problem Solver
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Business Planning

Timeline

Sales Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
07.2024 - Current

Sales Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
09.2023 - 07.2024

Kings College
08.2023 - 05.2024

Crew Member (Seasonal)

Stout Tent
05.2022 - 08.2023

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
08.2019 - 05.2021

Assistant Manager

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
11.2018 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

GNC - General Nutrition Centres
06.2018 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
Braden King