To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. As well as highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Organized, independent worker with strong time-management skills. Energetic retail associate knowledgeable about retails products. Successful at building a strong customer following, thus increasing repeat business.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate Retail
Albertsons Supermarket
03.2001 - 11.2006
Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.
Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Counted cash drawers before and after shifts to verify accuracy and report discrepancies.
Trained new cashier team members in customer service and money handling processes.
Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Sales Associate
Lord & Taylor Department Store
05.2002 - 09.2005
Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
Immediately informed supervisors when supplies were low or if equipment was not functioning properly.
Diligently restocked work stations and display cases.
Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.