Garrett Hobbs
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Motivated Sales Representative with solid foundation in sales, adept at building strong customer relationships and driving revenue growth. Proven track record of meeting sales targets, exceeding goals and contributing to team success. Demonstrates effective communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Maintenance Sales Representative
Sherwin-Williams
Beaumont, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Texas Coast District 2024 "Rookie of the Year".
- Texas Coast District 2024 "Century Club Member".
- Opened over 100 Charge Accounts for $430,000 in total sales during my first full-year as a Sales Representative.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to drive repeat business and enhance brand loyalty.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend appropriate products and solutions, improving sales effectiveness.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Nederland, TX
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Sales Budget Attainment of 113.9% during my time as the Nederland Sherwin-Williams Store Manager.
- Gallon Budget Attainment of 129.8% during my time as the Nederland Sherwin-Williams Store Manager.
- Led daily store operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and customer service excellence.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic merchandising decisions and promotions.
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Crystal Beach, TX
12.2021 - 09.2022
- 2022 Presidents Club Winner.
- 2022 Texas Coast District Store Manager of the Year.
- Sales Budget Attainment of 131.4% during my time as the Crystal Beach Sherwin-Williams Store Manager.
- Gallon Budget Attainment of 127.7% during my time as the Crystal Beach Sherwin-Williams Store Manager.
- Led team to exceed sales targets through effective staff training and development.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing stock discrepancies and improving product availability.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting strategies to maximize revenue growth opportunities.
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Beaumont, TX
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for difficult questions.
- Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
Team Leader
Buc-ee's
Texas City, TX
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Directed training of new team members and mentored each to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly service.
- Led team of 20+ members while providing exceptional customer service.
- Increased customer retention and satisfaction by closely monitoring team member performance and assessing problematic practices.
- Administered federal, state, and local laws to retail sales and general employment matters.
- Maintained regular and prompt attendance while working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
- Oversaw employee scheduling to guide operations and secure adequate staffing coverage for busy periods.
Sales Intern
Sunbelt Rentals
Port Arthur, TX
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend the relationships for future business opportunities.
- Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building.
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, expenditures and performance for all accounts.
- Maintained account information accuracy by communicating frequently with salesmen and account executives.
- Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts and solidified beneficial agreements.
- Identified and analyzed key competitors and related products.
Cashier
Buc-ee's
Texas City, TX
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Processed POS transactions, including cash, debit and credit purchases and refunds.
- Consistently met upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Achieved consistent sales goals with excellent interpersonal communication skills and upselling expertise.
- Applied knowledge to help new team members understand how to operate registers and meet customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers.
- Supported all customer needs with attentiveness and skilled assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TexasSkills
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationship Building
- Sales Expertise
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Objection Handling
- Lead Generation
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Highly Competitive
Timeline
Property Maintenance Sales Representative
Sherwin-Williams
11.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
09.2022 - 11.2023
Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
12.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
06.2019 - 12.2021
Sales Intern
Sunbelt Rentals
05.2018 - 08.2018
Team Leader
Buc-ee's
02.2016 - 06.2019
Cashier
Buc-ee's
03.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Houston Clear Lake