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Mark Buchholz

Middletown,CT

Summary

Reliable and experienced Plumbing Sales Specialist successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Manager

Boisvert Plumbing
10.2023 - 09.2025
  • Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies. Physical counts and data entry.
  • Receive, count and and verify incoming and outgoing orders.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery routes and minimize delays.
  • Unload delivery trucks promptly and sort items for plumbers or stocking.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Coordinated purchase orders and ensured timely delivery of supplies.
  • Assisted in vendor selection and maintained supplier relationships.
  • Delivered plumbing supplies to field technicians promptly and accurately, ensuring timely project completion and maintaining workflow efficiency.

Dietary Chef

Amberwoods Of Farmington
01.2023 - 10.2023

orfDeveloped and implemented nutritious meal plans tailored to resident dietary preferences and restrictions .

  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Trained new culinary team members on best practices for food preparation and presentation.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary kitchen environment by applying ServSafe principles, reducing risk of foodborne illness and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Utilized kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner services in a high-paced healthcare environment.

Counter Sales

Plimpton And Hills
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Restocked, rotated and visually merchandised products for maximum sales.
  • Maintained clean, organized and professional counter space with continuous upkeep.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer information and promote business products.
  • Achieved personal sales goals with great upselling and cross-selling abilities.
  • Finalized sales by completing payments and required paperwork.
  • Documented orders in computer system with general conditions and special customer requirements.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Plumbing and Heating Counter Salesperson

Torrco Supply
04.2006 - 11.2020
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in plumbing and heating products.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Created quotes, provided customers with product information, pricing and specifications.
  • Experienced working with a range of pipe material and fittings.
  • Documented orders in computer system with general conditions and special customer requirements.
  • Finalized sales by completing payments and required paperwork.
  • Restocked, rotated and visually merchandised products for maximum sales.
  • Maintained clean, organized and professional counter space with continuous upkeep.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling and arranging items.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas Aquinas
New Britain, CT

US Navy

Skills

  • Customer service driven
  • Goal oriented
  • Good listening skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • High focus on workplace safety
  • Superior product knowledge
  • Dedicated
  • Courteous
  • Flexible

Timeline

Inventory Manager

Boisvert Plumbing
10.2023 - 09.2025

Dietary Chef

Amberwoods Of Farmington
01.2023 - 10.2023

Counter Sales

Plimpton And Hills
09.2021 - 08.2022

Plumbing and Heating Counter Salesperson

Torrco Supply
04.2006 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

St. Thomas Aquinas

US Navy