Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline

Christopher Marko

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Bailey's Furniture
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • 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.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

Sales Associate

Kendall Toyota
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Sales Associate

Lithia Chevrolet Of South Anchorage
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • 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.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics And Graphic Design

Al Collins Graphic Design School, Tempe, AZ
06.1990

High School Diploma -

Wickenburg High School, Wickenburg, AZ
05.1979

Skills

  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Product Guidance
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Meeting Deadlines

Affiliations

Member in good standing of the Chugach Gem and Mineral Society 2014-2023

Timeline

Sales Associate - Bailey's Furniture
07.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate - Kendall Toyota
08.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Associate - Lithia Chevrolet Of South Anchorage
09.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate - Nordstrom
09.2017 - 09.2019
Al Collins Graphic Design School - Associate of Arts, Computer Graphics And Graphic Design
Wickenburg High School - High School Diploma,
Christopher Marko