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Eric Empens

Eric Empens

Eugene,OR

Summary

Sales professional with high standard for results and strong background in travel and hospitality. Known for building client connections and increasing sales through personalized vacation solutions. Dependable team collaborator who adapts to changing needs while maintaining focus on achieving sales targets. Skilled in persuasive communication and strategic planning.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacation Sales Representative

Royal Caribbean International
01.2010 - 06.2025
  • Utilized strong product knowledge to upsell additional services such as excursions, travel insurance, or upgrades for an enhanced vacation experience.
  • Increased sales conversions by effectively presenting vacation packages tailored to client needs.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems and software required for efficient job performance.
  • Enhanced team performance through active participation in training sessions and sharing best practices with peers.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by employing persuasive communication skills and establishing rapport with clients.

Bartender / Server

Eldorado Bar and Grill
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Making, serving, and creating drinks to a high volume of customers daily
  • Cooking, and serving food orders
  • Key holder, money management, doorman and closing duties

Sales / Leasing Consultant

Kendal Toyota
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • High volume of incoming customers and calls
  • Lot maintenance & upkeep
  • Numerous sale training seminars
  • Received numerous sales bonuses

Night Manager

Flicks & Pics Etc
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • High volume of customer service daily
  • Inventory and money management
  • Key-holder, closing duties

Sales Representative (tele-marketing)

B & S Industries
01.1995 - 01.1995
  • Selling equipment to law enforcement agencies and municipalities nationwide
  • Received sales bonuses

Tele-marketing sales representative

Register Guard
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Sold subscriptions for newspapers by phone
  • Received numerous sales bonuses

Tele-marketing and delivery driver

Olan Mills Photography
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Sold photography specials to local community by phone
  • Delivered sold photography specials & collected money
  • Won numerous sales contests due to volume of weekly sales

Education

sales, economics, communications and business courses

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
01.1995

High School - undefined

Churchill High School
Eugene, OR
01.1994

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Effective persuasion
  • Sales techniques mastery
  • Travel industry trends
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Cash handling
  • Travel bookings processes
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales expertise

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Cooking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Wine Tasting
  • Playing Sports
  • BBQ
  • Basketball


Timeline

Vacation Sales Representative

Royal Caribbean International
01.2010 - 06.2025

Bartender / Server

Eldorado Bar and Grill
09.2008 - 09.2009

Sales / Leasing Consultant

Kendal Toyota
01.2007 - 01.2008

Night Manager

Flicks & Pics Etc
01.1996 - 01.2007

Sales Representative (tele-marketing)

B & S Industries
01.1995 - 01.1995

Tele-marketing sales representative

Register Guard
01.1994 - 01.1995

Tele-marketing and delivery driver

Olan Mills Photography
01.1993 - 01.1994

High School - undefined

Churchill High School

sales, economics, communications and business courses

Lane Community College

Section name

Letters of recommendation available upon request

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