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Christina Rennie

Imperial,MO

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

BOOK FAIR SALES CONSULTANT

Scholastic Book Fairs
07.2019 - 06.2024
  • Managed a multi-state territory
  • Clear and concise communication with book fair hosts to plan and execute a profitable book fair for their community or school
  • Consistently achieved and surpassed revenue and fair count goals
  • Built lucrative, long-term client relationships
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing timely responses and support
  • Used solution selling skills and sales knowledge to prospect new business.
  • Use of and knowledge in Salesforce and Microsoft Suite

PERSONAL BANKER I

Commerce Bank
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Opened accounts based on customer financial needs
  • Loan closing trainee
  • Existing account maintenance and general transactions.

CHIEF WORKSHOP MANAGER

Build-A-Bear Workshop
01.2006 - 09.2017
  • Opened 1st ever specialty store for the company in the St.

Louis Zoo

  • Collaborated with merchandising team to develop specialty assortment and to customize the store to Zoo clientele
  • Developed Zoo partnerships that allowed us to expand personally and professionally within the organization
  • Managed a staff of 20+ associates
  • Achieved and consistently surpassed sales goals set by company for a new concept store while exceeding company expectations in customer service standards
  • Assessed and delivered associate reviews, coaching to continuous growth among employees
  • Developed new initiatives surrounding customer service and conversion
  • Composed new training manual for inventory pilot program
  • Promoted from within.

ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER

Build-A-Bear Workshop
12.2001 - 01.2006
  • Built employee knowledge with training and mentoring
  • Assisted with training staff on all internal operational functions
  • Coached employees on customer service and selling techniques
  • Performed regular audits of merchandise displays and stock levels
  • Led floor sets following plan-o-grams to update store appearance.
  • Promoted from within

Education

No Degree - Business Management

St. Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO
05.2004

No Degree - Business Management

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • CRM proficiency
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Prospecting skills

References

References available upon request

Timeline

BOOK FAIR SALES CONSULTANT

Scholastic Book Fairs
07.2019 - 06.2024

PERSONAL BANKER I

Commerce Bank
05.2018 - 03.2019

CHIEF WORKSHOP MANAGER

Build-A-Bear Workshop
01.2006 - 09.2017

ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER

Build-A-Bear Workshop
12.2001 - 01.2006

No Degree - Business Management

St. Charles Community College

No Degree - Business Management

Southwestern Illinois College
Christina Rennie