Deane L Ballance-Stanley
Troy,IL
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Ashley HomeStores, driving $1M in Sales. Expert in Sales Strategy and Staff Training, consistently achieving Top Performance. Adept at Inventory Management and delivering exceptional Customer Service, fostering strong Client Relationships to enhance Revenue Growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Sales, Sleep Expert & Key Holder
Ashley HomeStores
Edwardsville, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Drive Sales on Sales Floor, Achieving Top-Performing Marks & In-line with $1M in Sales by EOY ; Teach, Train, and Develop New Hires ; Assist, Clearing the Constraints & Closing Sales in the Bedding Gallery ; Ability to perform Opening & Closing Duties including Paperwork, Cash Handling, & Security of Store
Front Desk
Planet Fitness
Edwardsville, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Front Desk Duties including Greeting, Answering Guest Questions & Phone, and Maintaining Guest Club Accounts ; Light Cleaning Duties
Senior Sales
Kloss Furniture
St Louis, MO
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Drive Sales on Sales Floor ; Teach, Train & Develop New Hires
Manufacturer Sales Representative
Dennis Nemcek & Associate Sales
Southern Illinois, IL
07.2015 - 07.2023
- B2B Territory Sales Rep for Small Businesses in the Wholesale Gift Industry with Upwards off +50 Vendors ; Top Producer with YOY Sales Growth ; Led New Business Development & Key Account Management ; Attended Gift Industry Tradeshows & Events to Drive New Revenue, Identify New Product Opportunities, and Assist Customers with Purchasing
General Sales & Operations Manager/Owner-Partner
The Refined Cellar
Pocahontas, IL
07.2017 - 02.2021
Retail Store Manager & Retail Trainer
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
Troy, IL
01.2007 - 07.2015
Store Manager
Fashion Bug
Collinsville & Edwardsville, IL
09.2003 - 12.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Studies - Interior Design
Southern Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO08-1994
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Cash & Credit Card Handling
- Inventory Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- "Retail Manager of the Year" (2012), Cracker Barrel Region 3, District 63, Store 232
- Nominated, "Sales Representative of the Year" (2023), Retail Excellence Awards hosted by Gifts & Decor Accessories (Gift Industry News Media Outlet)
Certification
- Cracker Barrel Training Store Manager Development Program ; Completed numerous additional courses in Visual Merchandising, Staff Couching & Development and Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Sales, Sleep Expert & Key Holder
Ashley HomeStores
09.2024 - Current
Senior Sales
Kloss Furniture
01.2024 - 06.2024
Front Desk
Planet Fitness
12.2023 - Current
General Sales & Operations Manager/Owner-Partner
The Refined Cellar
07.2017 - 02.2021
Manufacturer Sales Representative
Dennis Nemcek & Associate Sales
07.2015 - 07.2023
Retail Store Manager & Retail Trainer
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
01.2007 - 07.2015
Store Manager
Fashion Bug
09.2003 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Studies - Interior Design
Southern Missouri State University
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer
- Ministries Unlimited Food Pantry - July 2023 to Present
References
References available upon request.
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