Ellie Foust
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Retail professional with experience in sales, customer service, and team leadership in fast-paced environments. Skilled in training associates, building strong customer relationships, and driving sales performance through product knowledge and engagement. Experienced in both in-store and field-based roles with a focus on communication, efficiency, and results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Representative
Pittsburgh Paints Company
10.2024 - Current
- Manage and grow a sales territory by building relationships with contractors, business owners, and repeat clients.
- Train and mentor associates, providing guidance on sales strategies, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
- Encourage and support associates to drive sales performance, contributing to overall team success.
- Deliver tailored product recommendations based on customer needs and project goals.
- Track sales performance and customer interactions using CRM systems.
Territory Sales Representative
TruGreen
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Generated new business through door-to-door sales and client consultations.
- Delivered personalized solutions, increasing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Built strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and referrals.
Shift leader
Buckle
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Led daily store operations and supported management in driving sales performance.
- Coached team members on sales techniques, customer engagement, and product knowledge.
- Managed store closing procedures, cash handling, and floor recovery.
- Oversaw the credit card department, where responsibilities included documenting and researching strategies to increase applicant numbers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2027
Skills
- Team Leadership and coaching
- Employee training and development
- Customer experience and styling support
- Retail sales and merchandising awareness
- CRM systems and sales tracking
- Client relationship building
- Goal setting and performance management
- Communication and conflict resolution
Timeline
Field Sales Representative
Pittsburgh Paints Company
10.2024 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
TruGreen
01.2024 - 09.2024
Shift leader
Buckle
03.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kennesaw State University