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Melanie Serow-Alvarez

Dickens,TX

Summary

Driven to excel in customer engagement and sales, I leveraged relationship-building and persuasive selling techniques at Dillard's Department Store to consistently meet monthly sales targets. My approach, blending exceptional customer service with strategic product knowledge, fostered loyalty and significantly enhanced the shopping experience, contributing to a noticeable increase in repeat business.

Overview

2002
2002
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Cato's Fashion
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
  • Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.

Sales Associare

Dillards Department Store
03.2000 - 04.2001
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • 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.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • 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.

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
04.1999 - 03.2000
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • 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.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Initiated clienteling approach to build strong relationships with key customers, encouraging repeat business.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust sales strategies and meet changing customer demands.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Education

None - Business Administration

Texas State Technical Collage
Harlingen, TX

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer care
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship building

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associare

Dillards Department Store
03.2000 - 04.2001

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
04.1999 - 03.2000

Salesperson

Cato's Fashion

None - Business Administration

Texas State Technical Collage

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