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Education
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SalesAssociate

Cara Podojil

Mount Pleasant,PA

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at Home Depot, enhancing customer satisfaction and exceeding sales targets through expert relationship building and strategic sales techniques. Skilled in POS system operation and exceptional customer service, adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration. Achieved consistent monthly sales growth, demonstrating a keen ability to assess customer needs and deliver tailored product recommendations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Heplers Hardware
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • 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.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2014 - 10.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.

Sales Associate

Old General Store
06.2012 - 06.2014

Customer Service

Helping customers locate merchandise related to their needs.

Maintaining store appearance

Operating POS system for sales and returns

Education

Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Coding

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Arts

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

High School Diploma - Business

R B Chamberlin HS
Twinsburg, OH
06.1982

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Store opening and closing
  • Product sales
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Sales strategies
  • POS system operation
  • Upselling
  • Retail store operations
  • Sales training
  • Merchandise display
  • Product recommendations
  • Order processing
  • Display setup
  • Relationship selling
  • Sales trends
  • Promotional support
  • Product demonstrations
  • Self-checkout assistance
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Customer engagement
  • Product guidance

Timeline

Sales Associate

Heplers Hardware
10.2022 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2014 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Old General Store
06.2012 - 06.2014

Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Coding

Penn Foster Career School

Arts

Valencia College

High School Diploma - Business

R B Chamberlin HS
Cara Podojil