John Hughes
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Leaders Casual Furniture, achieving top 10 seller status in 2023 and 2024 through exceptional customer engagement and product knowledge. Skilled in customer account management and adept at creating meaningful connections, I excel in turning customer needs into sales opportunities, demonstrating both resilience and expertise in a competitive market.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Leaders Casual Furniture
Largo, Florida
09.2016 - Current
- Showroom Professional, 2022–Present.
- Showroom Manager, 2016-2022.
- 2023 and 2024: $950k sales and delivery.
- Company Top 10 Seller for 2023 and 2024.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and options to create beautiful customer spaces.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify opportunities.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
Naples, FL
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Trained and certified to use specific power equipment
- IE electric ladder, order picker, reach forklift, sit-down forklift.
Field Supervisor
Signet Construction
Fairfax, USA
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Job Site Logistics, Safety, & Security
- O.S.H.A. Compliance
- Company Overview: Signet Construction is a commercial general contractor
Dept. Manager Deli/Cafe, Deli Sales Floor & Products
N.E.M.S. North East Military Sales
Ft.Belvior, USA
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Deli and Bakery Manager.
- Company Overview: N.E.M.S
- Is contracted to DeCA (Defense Commissary Agency) to operate the deli departments in 36 military commissaries.
- DoD/DeCA Contractor
General Manager
CHEF GEOFF’S
Washington, DC
10.2006 - 06.2008
- Modern American Bistro, Refined Casual Service
General Manager
AUSTIN GRILL
Washington, DC
05.2003 - 10.2006
- Casual, Texas theme, tex-mex
General Manager
THAT’S AMORE
Vienna, VA
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Mid level white tablecloth family dining
Food and Beverage Director
TEATRO GOLDONI/OSTERIA GOLDONI
Washington, DC
10.1998 - 07.2000
- These restaurants are chef/owner-operated, high-end, upscale fine dining establishments.
Marketing Associate
SMELKINSON/SYSCO
Baltimore, MD
05.1993 - 09.1998
- Broad line national food service distributor
Food and Beverage Controller
MORTON’S OF CHICAGO
Washington, DC
08.1989 - 05.1993
- Upscale, white tablecloth, Chicago steakhouse
Dining Room/Kitchen Manager
HILL’S HALFWAY HOUSE
09.1987 - 08.1989
General Manager
RUSTLER’S STEAK HOUSE
, Maryland
05.1985 - 08.1987
Executive Manager
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
, Maryland
04.1980 - 05.1985
Manager
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
04.1980 - 09.1984
Crew Chief/Cook
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
04.1978 - 04.1980
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
Oxon Hill, MD05-1980
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Customer account management
- Customer needs assessment
- Patience and resilience
- Customer engagement
- After-sales communication
Seasonalworkexperience
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Manager, Server, Naples, Florida
- Scallywags Restaurant, Server, Naples, Florida
- Budget Car Rental, Customer Service, Naples, Florida
Affiliations
Motorcycle and Classic Car Customizing
Timeline
Sales Associate
Leaders Casual Furniture
09.2016 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
12.2015 - 09.2016
Field Supervisor
Signet Construction
10.2014 - 08.2015
Dept. Manager Deli/Cafe, Deli Sales Floor & Products
N.E.M.S. North East Military Sales
10.2008 - 11.2011
General Manager
CHEF GEOFF’S
10.2006 - 06.2008
General Manager
AUSTIN GRILL
05.2003 - 10.2006
General Manager
THAT’S AMORE
07.2000 - 06.2002
Food and Beverage Director
TEATRO GOLDONI/OSTERIA GOLDONI
10.1998 - 07.2000
Marketing Associate
SMELKINSON/SYSCO
05.1993 - 09.1998
Food and Beverage Controller
MORTON’S OF CHICAGO
08.1989 - 05.1993
Dining Room/Kitchen Manager
HILL’S HALFWAY HOUSE
09.1987 - 08.1989
General Manager
RUSTLER’S STEAK HOUSE
05.1985 - 08.1987
Executive Manager
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
04.1980 - 05.1985
Manager
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
04.1980 - 09.1984
Crew Chief/Cook
PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
04.1978 - 04.1980
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
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