Edward Turner
Greenville,SC
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with several years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships, and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development, and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Transporter
State Taxi
Florence, SC
12.2013 - 09.2025
- Transported passengers to destinations within scheduled timeframes, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of vehicles to enhance passenger experience.
- Achieved compliance through successful completion of state inspections.
- Traveled extensively across various regions to meet transportation needs.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of assigned truck's brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels.
Sales Associate
Kia Motors
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to enhance store visual appeal and promote merchandise.
- Processed POS transactions accurately, returning change, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Resolved customer inquiries by recommending relevant products and services.
- Provided information on sizing, accessories, and merchandise care to assist clients.
- Created positive first impressions to welcome existing and potential customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor through effective pricing and tagging.
- Maintained professionalism in high-stress situations, managing issues calmly.
- Engaged with customers to cultivate rapport and build lasting relationships.
Sales Manager
Carolina Home Furniture
07.2005 - 10.2011
- Resolved customer relations issues to enhance client satisfaction and expedite resolutions.
- Attended industry events to identify and explain sales opportunities.
- Cultivated customer relationships, identifying needs and offering tailored services.
- Achieved sales goals by securing new clients through strategic outreach.
- Demonstrated product benefits to potential customers, driving purchase decisions.
- Developed multi-million dollar contracts, significantly boosting overall sales performance.
- Increased profit margins through effective budget management and optimized inventory turnover.
- Presented monthly sales performance reports to management for strategic analysis.
Salesperson
Pomoco Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of N.n
10.2001 - 03.2005
- Facilitated customer engagement through social conversations, enhancing shopping experiences.
- Developed strong customer relationships, increasing potential for additional sales.
- Identified new business opportunities via cold calling, networking, and marketing initiatives.
- Contributed to team objectives within a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed timely orders as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions for future reference.
Education
General Studies -
Hemingway High
Hemingway, SCSkills
- Retail loss prevention
- Promotional support
- Upselling strategies
- Money transfer systems
- Communication skills
- Product sales expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- POS
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management capabilities
- Customer service
Personal Information
Timeline
Transporter
State Taxi
12.2013 - 09.2025
Sales Associate
Kia Motors
11.2011 - 10.2013
Sales Manager
Carolina Home Furniture
07.2005 - 10.2011
Salesperson
Pomoco Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of N.n
10.2001 - 03.2005
General Studies -
Hemingway High