Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Timeline

Patricia Jenkins

Belk Market
CLARKSVILLE,TN
1
Language
28
years of professional experience

Accomplished Sales Manager with expertise in enhancing sales operations and team performance. Skilled in training development, fostering employee motivation, and improving customer satisfaction. Committed to cultivating a positive work environment that boosts productivity and retention.

Work History

Area Sales Lead

4 Years 7 Months
Belk Market | 11.2021 - 06.2026

As a sales team lead I was a frontline team leader or "player-coach" who bridged the gap between sales associates and upper management. My core responsibilities included driving individual and team sales goals, training and mentoring staff. Ensuring a friendly and attractive store environment for our customers. As well as handling customer service issues, and assisting with daily floor operations.

  • Onboarded and trained new sales associates on product knowledge and company policies.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service and successful selling behaviors.
  • Provided ongoing feedback, motivated team members.
  • Created a positive and enjoyable work environment.
  • Tracked daily and weekly team productivity.
  • Address performance gaps.
  • Maintained visually appealing selling areas, fitting rooms, and floor cleanliness according to company and brand standards.
  • Ensured accurate product signage, pricing updates, and stock replenishment.
  • Balanced and reconciled cash drawers daily. Processed cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately in a fast-paced environment. Maintained an accurate till. Verified large bill authenticity. Monitored credit transactions to prevent fraud.
  • Processed new product deliveries and ensured rapid turnaround for timely placement on the salesfloor.
  • Checked and maintained inventory control standards and asset protection standards according to company policies.
  • Handled store fulfillment/omni orders.
  • Supported asset protection and safety guidelines.

Various Management Positions

20 Years 4 Months
Belk Inc | 05.1998 - 09.2018
  • As Store Manager, I lead the store’s executive team to meet and exceed company goals. Motivated entire store's team to success by providing information, tools, guidance and accountability. I ensured there was a positive creative and goal-driven environment to drive top-line results.
  • As Operations and Merchandising Team Manager, I was overseer of store logistics, inventory control, merchandising placement. As well as fulfillment processes, and safety and asset protection compliance
  • Sales Team Manager, at store-level management, I was responsible for driving sales performance, coaching sales associates, and ensuring daily store operations ran smoothly. I was frontline customer service leadership. I set the tone for a positive customer experience and I was first to handle all escalated customer service issues.

Education

High School Diploma

Dan River High School | Ringgold, VA

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Danville Community College | Danville, VA

Associate of Science - Organizational Leadership

Bethel University | Clarksville, TN

Skills

Sales strategy
Sales processes
Sales operations
Sales tracking
Sales coaching
Performance management
Coaching for performance
Employee motivation
Training and development
Team oversight
Data-driven decisions
Strategic planning
Product placement
Product knowledge
Visual merchandising
Operational compliance
Operations

Accomplishments

    Store of the Year 2024 and 2025

    Two time Pacesetter Award Best of Belk Store Location Associate of the Year

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Area Sales Lead

Belk Market
11.2021 - 06.2026Read More

Various Management Positions

Belk Inc
05.1998 - 09.2018Read More

Dan River High School

High School Diploma
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Danville Community College

Associate of Science from Business Administration And Management
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Bethel University

Associate of Science from Organizational Leadership
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Patricia Jenkins