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Gary Bebeau

Grawn,MI
Gary Bebeau

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Bayview Flooring, adept in relationship building and exceeding sales goals. Leveraged exceptional customer service and sales expertise to consistently achieve monthly targets. Skilled in upselling and teamwork, I've driven revenue growth and customer satisfaction through strategic sales approaches and effective collaboration.

Overview

33
years of professional experience

Work History

Bayview Flooring

Sales Associate
06.2011 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Cultivated strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.

Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

ABC Warehouse

Sales Associate
02.2009 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Tc Flooring and Design Center

Owner
08.1999 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Expanded business into new markets, cond
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Floor Covering Brokers

Sales Associate
11.1996 - 08.1999

Job overview

  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Carpet Warehouse. And Design

Sales Manager
09.1990 - 11.1996

Job overview

  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

Education

Pulaski High School
Milwaukee, WI

Graduate Certificate from None
06.1982

University Overview

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales strategies
  • Upselling
  • Sales training
  • Sales goals attainment
  • Exceeds sales goals

Timeline

Sales Associate
Bayview Flooring
06.2011 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
ABC Warehouse
02.2009 - 06.2011
Owner
Tc Flooring and Design Center
08.1999 - 08.2008
Sales Associate
Floor Covering Brokers
11.1996 - 08.1999
Sales Manager
Carpet Warehouse. And Design
09.1990 - 11.1996
Pulaski High School
Graduate Certificate from None
Gary Bebeau