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SalesAssociate

Ingrid Schaefer

Staten Island,New York

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with proven expertise in customer service and cash handling, honed at Valley Bank. Excelled in fostering customer loyalty, increasing sales through effective rapport-building, and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and a professional demeanor, contributing to improved customer retention rates. Skilled in teamwork and collaboration, with a knack for persuasive selling and conflict resolution.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Valley Bank
03.1988 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop sales strategies and goals, aligning with company objectives.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and sales strategies with new hires.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

FDR High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.1984

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Professional demeanor
  • Money transfer systems
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Calm demeanor

Timeline

Sales Associate

Valley Bank
03.1988 - Current

High School Diploma - General Studies

FDR High School
Ingrid Schaefer