Corinne Schultz
Summary
Dynamic Outside Sales Representative and Stone Stylist with over 2.5 years of dedicated experience in the natural stone industry. Known for delivering exceptional customer experiences and leveraging creativity to enhance product presentations and marketing strategies. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and drive sales growth through targeted outreach and expert product knowledge. Aiming to further expand skillset while contributing to a high-performing sales team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Calia Stone Boutique
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide strategic advice to clients.
- Facilitates seamless interaction with internal team members to guarantee punctual arrival of products and services.
- Tracks progression in sales metrics each month.
- Develops sales strategies to meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
- Administering several lucrative areas like Lake Geneva, Chicago.
- Cultivates new business partnerships while nurturing and growing existing ones.
- Guides sales activities from identifying prospects to concluding transactions.
- Conducts vendor presentations to increase product awareness.
Inside Sales Representative/Showroom Manager
Calia Stone Boutique
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreement to close transactions.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Aided in creating sales materials such as brochures, digital content, and presentations.
- Managed email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation, content creation, and analysis.
- Monitored showroom operations encompassing maintenance, customer experience optimization, and sales team assistance.
- Managed all operations of Calia Care services including client needs assessment, quoting, and scheduling.
- Coordinated a variety of networking and promotional events.
Freelance Production Artist
VH Designs
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Fabricated custom design features and decor for private events.
- Interfaced with designer and production manager and to complete efficient and accurate work.
- Assisted in event setups, working under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in inventory management.
Wholesale Sales Support
Kennicott Brothers
Northbrook, IL
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed customer orders, exchanges and returns and kept customers informed about progress.
- Followed-up with sales teams and customers with complex issues to coordinate resolutions.
- Answered high volume of calls in fast-paced environment to offer above-and-beyond support for sales representatives' diverse needs.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Wide knowledge of various flower types and plants and proper care and processing of such.
- Significantly reduced product shrink through proper product care and merchandising.
Floor Associate/Cashier
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
Gurnee, IL
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness during a global pandemic.
Freelance Multi-Media Production Artist
Kehoe Designs
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Created custom scenery and props for private events.
- Worked effectively alongside other art department members to complete projects efficiently
- Took direction from Art Director and Art Department Lead to meet aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Interfaced with art director, designer, production manager and print producer to complete efficient and accurate work.
Production Artist/Designer
Joseph’s Event & Floral Design
Libertyville, IL
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Created three-dimensional design features for bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate/charity events, and other private events.
- Worked effectively with others in art department to build from conceptual design and achieve desired aesthetic.
- Took on leadership roles by conceiving designs, delegating tasks, and overseeing production to completion.
- Trained new employees in art production.
- Performed under pressure of tight deadlines and time limits.
- Involved in delivery and installation of event decor which often included problem-solving on the spot.
Floor Associate/Markdown Associate
HomeGoods
Mundelein, IL
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Cinema Art + Science
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2016
Skills
- Project and account management abilities
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Experience with Komet Sales software
- Experience with StoneProfits software
- Customer relations
- Event Production knowledge
- Product merchandising
- Product and service knowledge
- Multitasking
- Creative thinking
- Creative marketing strategies
- Networking
- CEU Certified
Certification
Certified CEU Presenter for Natural Stone Principles provided by the Natural Stone Institute.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Calia Stone Boutique
01.2024 - Current
Inside Sales Representative/Showroom Manager
Calia Stone Boutique
08.2022 - 12.2023
Freelance Production Artist
VH Designs
04.2022 - 07.2022
Wholesale Sales Support
Kennicott Brothers
02.2021 - 04.2022
Floor Associate/Cashier
HomeGoods, TJX Companies
10.2020 - 01.2021
Freelance Multi-Media Production Artist
Kehoe Designs
10.2019 - 01.2020
Production Artist/Designer
Joseph’s Event & Floral Design
03.2017 - 06.2019
Floor Associate/Markdown Associate
HomeGoods
04.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Cinema Art + Science
Columbia College Chicago
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