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Ethan Whitener

Ethan Whitener

Springfield,Missouri

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with proven success at AutoZone, excelling in cold calling and sales reporting. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and driving business growth through effective problem-solving and teamwork. Achieved sales goals while maintaining a visually appealing store environment, showcasing strong merchandising proficiency and reliability.

Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2025 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers to optimize service quality, business growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Attended training sessions on sales skills, product knowledge, technical information, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glendale Highschool
Springfield, MO
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Repair / Automotive

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
05-2027

Skills

  • Cold calling
  • Sales reporting
  • Teamwork
  • Point of sale operation

  • Merchandising proficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Reliability

Interests

  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

Timeline

Commercial Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

AutoZone
08.2023 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Glendale Highschool

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Repair / Automotive

Ozarks Technical Community College