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BEST OF BLUE
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PAUL NEWGAARD

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at COMEAUX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, adept in relationship building and customer engagement. Excelled in utilizing active listening and negotiation skills to boost sales and foster customer loyalty. Achieved significant sales goals through effective customer service, resulting in numerous positive referrals.

Professional in sales with proven track record of driving revenue growth and exceeding targets. Adept at building strong client relationships, utilizing effective negotiation skills, and implementing strategic sales techniques. Team-oriented and adaptable, consistently aligning efforts with evolving business goals to ensure success. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and results-driven mindset.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

COMEAUX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
08.2017 - Current
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • 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.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.

Salesperson

Hhgregg
07.2013 - 05.2017
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.

Salesperson

SEARS
11.2008 - 02.2013
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.

CUSTOMER SRVICE AGENT

SEARS
09.2005 - 01.2007
  • Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address customer issues.

ROUTE SALES BREAD

SARA LEE
01.2003 - 04.2005
  • Developed new business opportunities for company growth through proactive territory management and customer outreach.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Sold [Product] to existing and new customers along assigned routes.
  • Streamlined route planning processes for improved efficiency, reducing travel time between stops and increasing overall productivity.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs were met promptly and professionally while addressing any concerns that arose along the way.
  • Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.

Education

Associate of Science - BUISNESS

ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Iowa Falls, IA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer care
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship building
  • Sales process
  • Active listening
  • Sales presentations
  • Negotiation
  • Customer engagement

Accomplishments

  • Ranked #1 in SOUTH for [year]2015.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved SALES GOALS by completing ALL TASKS with accuracy and efficiency.

BEST OF BLUE

LEAD REGION IN SALES ,WAS BEST OF BLUE THE LAST 8 MONTHS BEFORE STORE CLOSED DOWN





Interests

  • Music
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Strategy Games
  • Reading

Timeline

Salesperson

COMEAUX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
08.2017 - Current

Salesperson

Hhgregg
07.2013 - 05.2017

Salesperson

SEARS
11.2008 - 02.2013

CUSTOMER SRVICE AGENT

SEARS
09.2005 - 01.2007

ROUTE SALES BREAD

SARA LEE
01.2003 - 04.2005

Associate of Science - BUISNESS

ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PAUL NEWGAARD