Jeaulious Walls
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Seeking Employment
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 10 year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in Retail industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Lovisa
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented effective merchandising strategies that maximized product visibility and boosted in-store engagement levels.
- Led training programs for sales teams, improving product knowledge and elevating overall sales performance.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
- Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
- Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the sales team by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among team members.
- Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.
- Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
Shipment & Stock Manager
Forever 21
Norfolk, VA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated stock management processes to maintain optimal inventory levels and support seamless store operations.
- Directed replenishment strategies, ensuring timely availability of merchandise to enhance customer shopping experiences.
- Monitored sales trends to forecast inventory needs and drive effective purchasing decisions for the store.
- Trained team members on inventory management systems, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.
- Analyzed stock turnover rates to identify opportunities for improvement in product assortment and placement.
Store Manager
Versona
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Led team training sessions to enhance selling techniques and improve overall sales performance.
- Directed daily inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and streamlined replenishment practices.
- Trained new associates on company policies, product knowledge, and exceptional customer service standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations while optimizing resources for maximum output.
Handbag Specialist
Dillard's
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Execute the appropriate selling behaviors consistently and professionally.
- Meet and exceed sales plans.
- Establish and develop clientele base.
- Maintain and gain the knowledge and expertise on the brands that are carried throughout the store (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Michael Kors, Brahmin, Coach, Calvin Klein, Dooney & Bourke etc.)
- Collaborate with vendor partners to maximize sales opportunities through consultative selling, store events and personal clientele
- Visual Merchandising
Co-Manager
LOVE CULTURE INC.
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Help run a successful business in sales while also training sales team how to use different selling techniques to help drive company's sales.
- Create a positive shopping experience for every customer that enters the store.
- Take record of interactions and responses from customers.
- Identify areas for improvements in the operation of the store.
- Cultivate successful relationships with customers to maintain retention.
- Directed daily operations, optimizing staff performance and enhancing the overall customer shopping experience.
Apparel and Accessories Team Member
TARGET
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted customers and answered queries.
- Organized displays and set up merchandise on the sales floor.
- Took inventory and assisted in sales.
- Provided assistance and information on products.
- Watched out for loss prevention through leakage and theft.
Customer Service Desk Associate
WALMART
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Ensured proper organization of the store.
- Handled issues of returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Ensured total satisfaction of customers during their shopping experience.
- Responded professionally to complaints and compliments from customers.
- Offered information on pricing and delivery.
- Created customer database.
- Provided organized workflow to fit customer's timeframe.
Key Holder
FOREVER 21
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Handled guest complaints and maintained a positive shopping experience for all customers.
- Assisted in opening and closing of store, including cash handling and deposits.
- Trained new sales associates.
- Assisted customers with questions, needs and purchases.
- Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety protocol.
In-store stylist
WET SEAL
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Identified customer's needs and helped them find clothing items that best suited them.
- Prepared for promotions by retagging merchandise, rearranging stock, and adding signage.
- Maintained constant presence on sales floor to address customer's needs.
- Worked directly with upper management on visual display projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2017
Class of 2011 - undefined
McKinley Senior High School
05.2011
Skills
- Relationship building
- Sales team supervision
- Sales tracking
- KPI tracking
- Sales training
- Schedule coordination
- Time management
- Sales reporting
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Lovisa
01.2023 - Current
Shipment & Stock Manager
Forever 21
07.2022 - 01.2023
Store Manager
Versona
11.2021 - 08.2022
Handbag Specialist
Dillard's
07.2018 - 11.2021
Apparel and Accessories Team Member
TARGET
10.2017 - 01.2018
Customer Service Desk Associate
WALMART
07.2016 - 08.2017
Co-Manager
LOVE CULTURE INC.
09.2014 - 06.2018
Key Holder
FOREVER 21
06.2011 - 08.2014
In-store stylist
WET SEAL
11.2009 - 03.2011
Class of 2011 - undefined
McKinley Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Old Dominion University