Jose Antonio Montes
Houston,TX
Summary
Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with 10+ years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Associate
Auto Finance Center
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Led high-performing sales team to exceed monthly and quarterly targets.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team performance and morale.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, driving product awareness and sales strategies.
Co-owner/Project Manager
Meraki Roofing and Construction LLC
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Senior Sales Associate
Drive Away Autos
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 07.2022
- Sold pre-owned cars and trucks to meet aggressive monthly sales goals.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Kept customers engaged with positive, sales-minded attitude demonstrating pride in products.
- Regularly met or exceeded established sales goals by implementing strategic closing techniques.
- Entered and updated customer information in system using customer relationship management tools to keep information current.
- Negotiated prices with customers, sustaining credibility of products to reach satisfactory agreements.
- Mentored new sales team members on company standards, customer service techniques and effective sales strategies.
Sales Associate
Solo Autos
Houston, TX
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Labor
Construction and Remodeling
HOUSTON, TX
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Katy, TX05.2010
Skills
Teamwork
Excellent Communication
Sales Leadership
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Promptness and Punctuality
Flexible and Adaptable
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Senior Sales Associate
Auto Finance Center
08.2023 - Current
Co-owner/Project Manager
Meraki Roofing and Construction LLC
08.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Sales Associate
Drive Away Autos
06.2013 - 07.2022
Sales Associate
Solo Autos
06.2012 - 06.2013
Labor
Construction and Remodeling
07.2009 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School