Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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SalesAssociate
Jessalyn Thornton

Jessalyn Thornton

Waco,TX

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at Dillard's, enhancing customer loyalty through exceptional service and relationship building. Skilled in POS system operation and adept at conflict resolution, consistently met monthly sales targets. Fostered team collaboration and excelled in creating personalized shopping experiences, driving sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Sales Associate

Dillard's
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • 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.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
  • Engaged with customers through social media platforms to promote store events and new arrivals, expanding store reach.
  • Coordinated sales promotions and events to drive store traffic and increase sales volume.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School
Austin, TX
02.2022

University High School
Waco Tx
05.2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Currency handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Client services
  • Store opening and closing
  • Sales expertise
  • Product sales
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Sales strategies
  • POS system operation
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Upselling
  • Professional demeanor
  • Sales training
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Sales development
  • Merchandise display
  • Product recommendations
  • Order processing
  • Display setup
  • Brand promotion
  • Fraud detection
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Customer engagement
  • Task prioritization
  • Merchandising

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dillard's

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School

University High School
Jessalyn Thornton