Customer service specialist and business development executive with 9 years experience leading teams in driving organizational growth and revenue.
Dedicated, results-oriented, master-level business development consultant with an entrepreneurial mindset and over 9 years of success in the areas of business and operations management, new business development, and sales and marketing. Analytical, innovative professional with strong business acumen and deep technical knowledge dedicated to leading teams in meeting and exceeding operational targets.
Skilled at developing and implementing
Advanced technical skills including proficient use of Sales Force and HubSpot CRM software.
Enthusiastic and ambitious customer service specialist with wide-spread transferable skills in management, sales. and operations.
Maintained relationships with existing customers through regular follow-up calls and visits.
Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Promoted new products and services to existing clients as they became available.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize
profits
Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
Maximize sales profitability, growth and account penetration with current accounts
Identify potential accounts and develop a strategy to build and grow with each customer. Analyze the market to identify trends and take advantage of opportunities
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Prepare reports on account status
Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory
Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed
Provided consultative sales support to customers regarding their business needs.
Presented product demonstrations to prospective customers, highlighting key features and benefits.
Negotiated contracts with new accounts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
Establish deep relationships with clients and drive repeat business to achieve sales goals and event goals
Consistently deliver memorable shopping experiences to all clients; plan client appointments to maximize results
Maximize every appointment with a client to address their fashion needs and those of the client's network
Inform clients of in-store events to enhance their experience of Company and increase engagement
Diagnose client spend and identify opportunities to increase engagement and wallet share
Increase new client acquisition by leveraging various marketing tools such as ccA+, social media platforms, referrals and networking
Use technology & data to drive their business and develop a growth mindset
Building their personal brand as a fashion authority through proactive marketing and outreach
Strategically leveraging social media platform to promote themselves as a fashion influencer and broaden connections beyond client base
Using multiple channels of technology to strengthen existing relationships and drive new client acquisition.
Recruit, train, coach and develop sales staff on all aspects of sales which include but are not limited to, sales techniques, products, promotions, and procedures
Be motivated by change and adapt sales strategies as the business changes
Encourage and motivate sales team to meet or exceed sales quotas
Provide effective performance feedback to all staff and set time frames for achievement. Must also commit to following up on those expectations and maintain accountability
Use Salesforce calls and customer outreach to increase productivity and drive sales
Ensure availability and protection of merchandise by maintaining inventory levels
Perform an accessory inventory count monthly as well as device inventory count daily
Maintain cleanliness standards as they evolve, ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests
Secure merchandise and protect employees by adhering to security standards
Schedule staff to maintain appropriate shift coverage based on business needs
Manage all escalated customer service issues with professionalism
Execute daily operational procedures with excellence
Lead with effective communication through Teams and manage email communications
Use training tools provided to further your career and personal development
Create a fun and engaging environment that promotes creativity and innovation
Other duties as required
Demonstrated ability to read and review a profit and loss statement to identify areas of improvement
Demonstrated ability to utilize computer and point of sale systems to maintain accurate inventory and manage the cycle count process
Maintain inventory integrity by supervising the cycle count and inventory counting processes
Assist the General Manager in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary coordinate facility management to guarantee the safety and security of customers and employees
Assist the General Manager in staying within budget with respect to controllable expenses and drive profitability
Ensure brand standards and operating standards meet or exceed expectations to support brand consistency
Ensure store presentation standards are achieved and maintained
Customer Service
Assist the General Manager in supporting, modeling, and enhancing seamless customer service focus by creating an environment that is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and quick for customers and co-workers
Engage customer focus during the pick-up and check-out process
Handle claims and other KCM/MOD duties as needed
Ensure maximum scheduling coverage especially during peak traffic periods
Interface with corporate headquarters employees
Administrative
Record-keeping and reporting of inventory, HR related matters and cash office records
Ensure web orders are shipped out including samples (e-commerce)
Manage checkbook for P&L and assist the CEM with operational budget/spending and adherence
Assist the stales team with resets, displays and display credits (merchandising)
Administer W/C matters and associated claims and maintains OSHA logs in coordination with the Store Support Center
Warehouse/LogisticsDirect/supervise truck appointments, communicate scheduling and manage scheduling issues (logistics)
Assist with customer pick-ups, auditing storage and maintaining pre-sales/FDX
Involved in sales reset in accordance with warehouse team (pack-out/overnight)Review and assess the performance of associates on a timely basis
Train, develop, supervise and define workload associates
Ensure store adheres to COP/SOPs
Manage direct reports to ensure performance
Monitor associate retention and career development; communicate ideas to General Manager