Martin Hester Jr.
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Motivated Nursing student seeking quality work to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Working hard to be a full time student athlete. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Vector/Cutco
Princeton, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures when handling customer accounts.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
Stocker/Cashier/Customer Service
Petrock's Liquor store
Hillsborough, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Engaged with customers to identify needs and provide detailed product information
- Demonstrated effective sales techniques to promote and sell products
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved concerns to ensure customer satisfaction
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas
- Restocked items and maintained proper product placement after demonstrations.
Brand Representative
Hollister Co
Bridgewater, NJ
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information
- Sold products being promoted and kept records of sales
- Researched competitor products and features to understand market positioning
- Demonstrated and explained products, methods and services to persuade customers to purchase products and used services
- Instructed customers in alteration of products
- Answered product questions and mitigated concerns to close sales
- Kept areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
- Developed lists of prospective clients from company mailing lists and newsletter subscribers.
Busboy and Waiter
Spain 92
Raritan, NJ
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported hostess operations by reporting vacant tables and seating guests during busy periods
- Prepared and presented final bill and collected cash or credit card payments
- Delivered or refilled beverages, checking identification prior to serving alcohol
- Explained menu descriptions, preparation methods and portion sizes to assist in decision-making
- Recommended promotional items or food and beverage pairings to increase sales
- Worked with management to resolve escalated complaints and restore guest satisfaction
- Greeted patrons at assigned tables and promptly addressed questions and requests
- Swept and mopped floors and removed trash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough, NJ06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
trueSkills
- Customer service
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- English
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Quality Assessments
- Suggestive Selling
- Mentoring
- Sales closing
Certification
Drivers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Representative
Vector/Cutco
05.2024 - Current
Stocker/Cashier/Customer Service
Petrock's Liquor store
07.2023 - Current
Brand Representative
Hollister Co
01.2022 - 07.2023
Busboy and Waiter
Spain 92
03.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College