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Marcus J Bland

Chicago,IL

Summary

  • 20 years of experience in sales, specializing in auto parts including counter, catalog and internet. Strong background in auto repair equipment sales utilizing online manuals and catalogs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail/Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
Calumet City, IL
08.2016 - 05.2025
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock
  • Selling or Influencing Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Created and maintained schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage
  • Mentored employees to help them improve performance and grow
  • Experience with: Advanced Retail Management Systems Retail Pro, Barcode scanners, Cash registers, Computerized cash registers, Credit card processing machines, Desktop computers, Point of sale POS computer terminals

Parts Sales Associate

A B C AUTO PARTS & SALES INC
BLUE ISLAND, IL
05.2011 - 09.2012
  • Provided assistance to customers in person and via phone regarding used auto parts

Parts Sales Associate

Autozone Inc.
Chicago, IL
05.2009 - 09.2010
  • Answer phones, quoting prices & availability, put parts on hold; cashier; test various components on & off car; OBD 1&2 specialist; sort & put up stock; set up displays; install batteries, bulbs and air filters.

Tire/Lube Technician

Wal-Mart Inc.
Evergreen Pk., IL
11.2008 - 01.2009
  • Properly mount, balance and install tires; Prorate and repair tires; Perform oil changes; Install air filters and top off fluids; Test and install batteries and bulbs.

Assistant Manager

Murrays Auto Parts
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Train new employees; Handle cash pick ups; handle special orders; set up displays; keep inventory positive; supervised 8 sales associates; cashier.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent - Electronics

Chicago Vocational High School
Chicago, IL
06-1989

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Retail sales
  • Parts knowledge
  • Point of sale systems
  • Vendor relations
  • Parts distribution
  • Parts installation
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Team collaboration
  • Parts ordering

Timeline

Retail/Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
08.2016 - 05.2025

Parts Sales Associate

A B C AUTO PARTS & SALES INC
05.2011 - 09.2012

Parts Sales Associate

Autozone Inc.
05.2009 - 09.2010

Tire/Lube Technician

Wal-Mart Inc.
11.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Manager

Murrays Auto Parts
01.2002 - 01.2008

High School Diploma or Equivalent - Electronics

Chicago Vocational High School
Marcus J Bland