High-achieving Sales Associate with extensive background in customer service, sales, client relations and merchandising. Self-directed and self-motivated team player comfortable working independently. Outstanding knowledge of new releases, customer favorites and highly reviewed merchandise selections. Comfortable making purchase recommendations for readers of all types. Customer-focused Retail Associate with solid understanding of retail dynamics and customer service standards. Experienced providing quality product recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs and exceed expectations. Committed to executing sales, service and customer experience initiatives driving strong sales. Customer-oriented sales professional with several years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development, and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.