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Dave Pettis

North Mankato,MN

Summary

Accomplished sales professional with a proven track record of over 25 years in both large and small-scale retail environments. Thrives in the retail setting, enjoys engaging with customers, and providing exceptional service. Possesses a natural inclination for guiding and mentoring new employees, ensuring their success within the company. Work ethic characterized by initiative, delivering high-quality results, and maintaining precision in all tasks. Resilient and adaptable, excels in resolving customer issues while surpassing company objectives through a forward-thinking and determined approach to driving sales. Proficient in inventory management, demand forecasting, and account servicing. Well-versed in preparing eye-catching displays and collaborating with store management to orchestrate successful promotions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Stocking Associate

Walmart
09.2024 - Current
  • Stock shelves and maintain end-caps
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Utilized technology tools such as handheld scanners for efficient inventory management throughout the entire stocking process.

Sales Associate/Department Head

Home Depot
08.2005 - 10.2023
  • Floor sale, customer/vendor relations and problem solving
  • Supervision of department employees including training, coaching, disciplinary and evaluations
  • Monitor and stock inventory and product displays
  • Assist store management with interviewing and hiring
  • Experienced in Lumber, Tools, Paint, Electrical, Plumbing, Appliances and Flooring
  • Over 30 Homer Awards at Mankato Home Depot in recognition of excellent customer service

Assistant Manager

Arrow Ace Hardware
10.2003 - 08.2005
  • Store operations including opening and closing
  • Provided customer service and employee supervision
  • Completed inventory, stocking and general store operations
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2002 - 10.2003
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Pluming and Heating Sales

Westburne/ Ferguson Supply
01.2001 - 07.2001
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions, and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
  • Negotiated prices and terms of sales with potential customers to reach mutually beneficial agreement.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN
05.1984

Skills

  • Customer and Vendor Relations
  • Merchandising and Product Presentation
  • Sales Training and Team Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Friendly and outgoing

Timeline

Specialty Stocking Associate

Walmart
09.2024 - Current

Sales Associate/Department Head

Home Depot
08.2005 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Arrow Ace Hardware
10.2003 - 08.2005

Sales Associate

Home Depot
03.2002 - 10.2003

Pluming and Heating Sales

Westburne/ Ferguson Supply
01.2001 - 07.2001

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Bethany Lutheran College
Dave Pettis