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SalesAssociate

John Rotter

Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with proven success at Home Depot, consistently exceeding sales goals through exceptional customer service and relationship building. Skilled in POS system operation and conflict resolution, I enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth by effectively assessing needs and implementing persuasive selling techniques.

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
  • Guided customers to find products and explained features and benefits.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment processes.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently to process transactions and handle returns.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal product display and merchandising standards.
  • Trained new associates on store procedures, product knowledge, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented promotional displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales initiatives.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • 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.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
  • Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
  • Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of Mn
Minneapolis, MN
07.1968

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client service
  • Sales expertise
  • Product sales
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • POS system operation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory tracking
  • Inventory control
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Merchandise display
  • Product recommendations
  • Order processing
  • Sales goals attainment
  • Point of sale operation
  • Relationship selling
  • Shipment processing
  • Dispute mediation
  • Expert in subject
  • Customer engagement
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Exceeds sales goals
  • Calm demeanor
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Service oriented

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

University of Mn
John Rotter