James Anders
Springfield,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Furniture Sales Associate skilled at promoting single furniture pieces and room packages. Brings strong style knowledge and exceptional sales abilities honed in competitive, environments. Dedicated to continuously closing new business and going above-and-beyond to meet customers' needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mattress Specialist & Furniture Sales
Ashley Furniture
Springfield, MO
06.2012 - Current
- Helped maintain staff by interviewing, orienting, and training employees
- Traveling with the company to train new stores in other states
- Continuously met and exceeded all determined sales goals throughout tenure
- Helped customers resolve problems including issues with back orders, delivery, and damaged products
- Supported associates to close sales using right fit techniques
- Performed managerial duties including opening, closing, cash handling, and reporting
- Maintained employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, paid time off, and absenteeism coverage.
Owner
Anders Construction
Phoenix, AZ
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Ran a construction and paint crew to remodel residential homes
- Processed taxes, expense reports, and payroll
- Developed relationships with private investors, banks, and property management companies
- Trained multiple contractors on proper techniques and procedures.
Appliance & Lighting Sales
Metro Builders Supply
Springfield, MO
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Attended nationwide sales and product trainings
- Planned and executed private cooking demonstrations with product representatives and customers
- Met and exceeded sales goals
- Was appointed a designated key holder within the first month.
Education
High School Diploma -
Republic High School
Republic, MO05-1996
Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Customer Assistance
- Organizational Skills
- Honest and Dependable
- Product and Service Sales
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Networking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Inventory Management
- Goal-Driven
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
Activities Accolades
- Achieved Million Dollar writer status at Ashley Furniture - 2016, 2022, 2023.
- St.Jude Children’s Hospital - Volunteer
- Outdoor Dream Foundation - Volunteer
- State of Missouri Firefighter 1 & 2 – Volunteer
- Special Olympics, Drury University - Volunteer
- Fundraising for American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity and Convoy of Hope
Timeline
Mattress Specialist & Furniture Sales
Ashley Furniture
06.2012 - Current
Owner
Anders Construction
02.2010 - 05.2012
Appliance & Lighting Sales
Metro Builders Supply
05.2007 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Republic High School