Elijah Jenkins
Providence
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise at Stop & Shop in building customer loyalty and driving sales through effective upselling and promotional support. Skilled in complex problem-solving and inventory control, I excel in creating engaging shopping experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and store performance.
Highly motivated Stop & Shop Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience, and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Stop & Shop
06.2021 - Current
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Lanscaper
Kings Land Design LLC
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windham High School
Willimantic, CTSkills
- Retail loss prevention
- Upselling
- Promotional support
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Sales training
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cash register operation
- Customer service
- Inventory control procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Guest relations
- Store opening and closing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- CAPSS Certificate of Excellence
- Senior Class President
Certification
- OSHA Certified Training
- MEXCEL CERTIFIED
- MPOWERPOINT CERTIFIED
- MWORD CERTIFIED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Rock Climbing
- Gym Workouts
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Baking
- Animal Care
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Swimming
- Strategy Games
- Historical Exploration
- Cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Hiking
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
Timeline
Sales Associate
Stop & Shop
06.2021 - Current
Lanscaper
Kings Land Design LLC
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Windham High School