James Hembree

• Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
• Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review goals and objectives for the quarter and year.
• Opened and closed store by myself.
• Set up demos in-store
• Greeted every customer and built good rapport through friendly conversation while assessing their needs.
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• Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
• Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
• Executed strategic sales plans to expand customer base and revenue.
• Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
• Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.
• Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
• Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Used change methodologies to increase sales and led projects for increased productivity.
• Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
• Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
• Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
• Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
• Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
• Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
• Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
• Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
• Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
• Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Managed household errands and other essential duties.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

• Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
• Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
• Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
• Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
• Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
• Performed market research to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
• Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
• Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
• Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
• Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
• Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
• Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
• Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
• Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
• Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
• Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
• Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
• Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
• Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
• Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
• Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
• Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for products and services.
• Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
• Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
• Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
• Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
• Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
• Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
• Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Doing in-home demos/sales of kitchen cutlery. Building a rapport with customers and generating new leads to demos/sales.

Attending meetings at the local office in Laconia, maintaining sales/leads, attending conferences for the company.

• Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
• Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
• Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
• Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
• Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
• Performed market research to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
• Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
• Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
• Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
• Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
• Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
• Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
• Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
• Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
• Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to increase sales revenue.
• Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
• Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
• Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
• Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
• Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
• Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
• Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits.
• Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
• Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
• Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
• Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
• Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
• Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
• Collected payments and provided accurate change.
• Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
• Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
• Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
• Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
• Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
• Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
• Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
• Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
• Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
• Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
• Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
• Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
• Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
• Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
• Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
• Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
• Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
• Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
• Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
• Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.