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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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SalesAssociate

Chris Spatafore

New Smyrna Beach,FL

Summary

Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

GT Marine
Claremont, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • All aspects of marine Industry service department- installation and rigging electronics -Service Managment ( Hands on) -SALES- Walk up and Online or call ins Including Networking self generated leads -CRM data entry- advertising - Ordering Vessels -Floor Plan dealing with Wells FargoEverglades/Shearwater///Sea Fox/Coach Pontoons/Fountain/ -Evaluations from Trade ins sales- Trailer orders Magic Tilt - Boatshow set up and Breakdown - Water Demos including training novice boat purchasers and Seasoned owners New Electronics

Arborist/Marine Industry/Sales Manager

K T Tree and Bobcat
Sanford, FL
05.2018 - 05.2024
  • All day to day operations to keep buisness functioning and growing. Sales and Marketing ,Scheduling project s, quality control operations, customer referral program,H&R ,billing and merchant services,CRM data entry to document customers and sales prospects, maintenance and inspections of equipment, delivery of equipment from location to location, Grapple and Crane reservations, Training for T.C.I.A or C.T.S.T.B certification

Sales Associate

Outpost Marine Group
Holiday, FL
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • All aspects of sales process from Client scheduling from online inquiry or walk ups foot traffic,CRM data entry, Vessel Selection,Financing ,Water Demo, Service department aftermarket upgrades,To final delivery if it was pick up or delivery to home , Marina,etc,etc . Boat Shows were an added benefit and part of my contract also.

Forman/Supervisor

Local Home Improvement Company
Ocala, FL
01.1982 - 01.2023
  • All aspects of construction including residential remodeling primarily/ Also included was multiple refurbishing projects in Daytona Beach historic district - Worked directly with Investors and homeowners,designers ,permits and inspection all Suppliers, vendors, Rental Equipment, Employees, Insurance adjusters QUALITY CONTROL ,etc etc,. Everything and anything to complete project with intimeline and budget perimeter Construction From slab up including Rough ins for additions( This was a side income due to my relationship s with various owner operator trades )

Salesman

BMC Boats
Sanford, FL
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Financing, trade inspection pre owns, Rigging electronics,Water Demo( customer product knowledge) ,Delivery to clients boat sling. From showroom floor to customers home or Marina

Sales and Operations

Tree Service Express
Palm Bay, FL
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Sales-Project completions - Training and certification -T.C.I.A /ISA training course- D.E.P -E.P.A Guidelines-Marketing and Advertising - Equipment set up to meet safety standards - High reach -Spider lifts - knuckle boom crane -( 40 ton and up stick crane )- Mini skids Bobcats, Grapple Trucks - Stump grinding - CRM data entry- Finance and Merchant services - hiring and evaluation.

Education

AA - Academic/Biology

Seminole Community College
Seminole county

High school diploma -

Lake Brantley High School
Seminole county

Skills

  • Telemarketing
  • Public speaking
  • Negotiation
  • Tree Care
  • Business Development
  • Dealership
  • Relationship management
  • Sales Management
  • CRM Software
  • Account Management
  • Inside Sales
  • Presentation Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Computer literacy
  • Research & Development
  • Communication skills
  • Marketing
  • Tree Trimming
  • Direct sales
  • Leadership
  • Construction phases
  • Stucco
  • Concrete
  • Tile and bathroom
  • Remodeling
  • Trim Carpentry
  • Truss Work
  • Roofing shingle and modified
  • Hard scape
  • Electrical
  • Construction plumbing
  • Hurricane Shudders
  • Roll up doors
  • Septic systems
  • Landscape
  • Researching EPA and abiding by guidelines
  • HOA pampering
  • ANSI - OSHA exp
  • Background clearance Northrop Grumman, KSC, OIA
  • Bondable
  • Hands on experience most trades
  • Outside Sales
  • Salesforce
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Pricing
  • Lawn Care
  • Product Development
  • Climbing
  • Management
  • Purchasing
  • Recruiting
  • Mowing
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Upselling
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Customer engagement
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Professional demeanor
  • Store opening and closing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cold calling
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Goal tracking
  • Merchandise display
  • Time management
  • Customer service orientation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Project scheduling
  • Marketing strategies
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Sales forecasting
  • Technical training
  • Financial processing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Sales trends
  • Excellent people skills
  • Positive and professional
  • Exceeds sales goals
  • Relationship selling
  • Guest relations
  • Product demonstrations
  • Product sales
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Sales strategies
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship building
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Inventory tracking
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Point of sale operation
  • Sales expertise
  • Product promotions
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Goal oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Inventory control

Certification

  • T.C.I.A
  • A.N.S.I-300
  • Environmentalist
  • AA- Degree
  • OSHA 30
  • Arborist/ Biology

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Sales Associate

GT Marine
01.2023 - Current

Arborist/Marine Industry/Sales Manager

K T Tree and Bobcat
05.2018 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

Outpost Marine Group
01.2015 - 01.2023

Salesman

BMC Boats
01.2010 - 01.2015

Sales and Operations

Tree Service Express
01.2005 - 01.2010

Forman/Supervisor

Local Home Improvement Company
01.1982 - 01.2023

AA - Academic/Biology

Seminole Community College

High school diploma -

Lake Brantley High School
Chris Spatafore