John Tatum
United Refrigeration, Inc
Tifton,GA
21
years of professional experience
Experienced counter sales professional in HVAC/R parts, known for building rapport, using upselling strategies, and keeping customers informed. Supports sales growth through responsive service, accurate order handling, and reliable inventory management.
Work History
Counter Salesperson
9 Years 4 Months- Assisted customers with HVAC/R parts selection, pricing, and product availability at counter.
- Prepared quotes, invoices, and purchase orders while maintaining accurate sales documentation.
- Built strong customer relationships through responsive service and consistent follow-up on orders.
- Built strong rapport with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Performed daily store opening and closing procedures, ensuring security and readiness for business operations.
- Contributed to the achievement of sales targets through consistent performance and proactive selling strategies.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks and placing orders as needed.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Store Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Directed store operations, aligning sales, inventory, and customer service with branch performance goals.
- Supervised counter, warehouse, and sales staff, reinforcing process compliance and service standards.
- Managed inventory control, coordinating replenishment, cycle counts, and stock accuracy across product lines.
- Implemented operational procedures that improved order flow, fulfillment consistency, and team accountability.
- Reviewed branch reports to track sales activity, expenses, and staffing needs for daily decisions.
Warehouse/Delivery Driver/Counter Salesperson
9 Years 11 Months- Loaded and secured HVAC orders for safe, accurate delivery to customer sites.
- Planned efficient delivery routes to meet daily warehouse shipping schedules.
- Verified merchandise against pick tickets and invoices before departure.
- Operated delivery vehicles and maintained compliance with DOT and safety requirements.
Education
No Degree
Skills
Quick learner
Goal-oriented mindset
Upselling strategies
Building rapport
Timeline
Counter Salesperson
United Refrigeration, Inc
06.2017 - CurrentRead More
Store Manager
United Refrigeration, Inc/CC Dickson Co
04.2015 - 06.2017Read More
Warehouse/Delivery Driver/Counter Salesperson
CC Dickson Co/United Refrigeration
05.2005 - 04.2015Read More
Berrien County High
No Degree
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