Ryan Powers
Mchenry,IL
Summary
Results-driven sales representative with a strong background in customer service and sales strategies. Proven ability to build relationships, manage inquiries, and collaborate with teams to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. Recognized for exceeding sales goals and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective product demonstrations and tailored recommendations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Specialist
Best Buy
Crystal Lake, Illinois
02.2026 - Current
- Guided customers in product selection, providing personalized recommendations to meet individual needs.
- Demonstrated product features while effectively addressing customer inquiries.
- Achieved highest branded payment and membership add-ons in marketplace and store.
- Partnered with team members to consistently surpass daily sales targets and objectives.
- Consistently maintained top performance metrics in both store and market environments.
- Kept sales floor clean and organized, promoting an inviting shopping environment.
BDC Sales Representative
Ray Auto Group
Fox Lake, Illinois
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Generated new sales leads through targeted outreach efforts. through cold calling and networking activities.
- Identified customer vehicle needs and preferences through direct engagement.
- Demonstrated vehicle features and benefits to potential buyers.
- Managed customer inquiries through phone and email communications.
- Customized sales techniques to effectively sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Coordinated test drives to provide customers with hands-on experiences.
- Assisted in the preparation of sales contracts and documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service strategies.
- Maintained knowledge of inventory and pricing for various vehicles.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Followed up with clients post-sale to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
Automotive Porter
Martin Chevrolet
Crystal Lake, Illinois
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared vehicles for display by cleaning and detailing interiors and exteriors.
- Parked and retrieved customer vehicles efficiently in designated areas.
- Assisted service department by delivering vehicles to technicians for maintenance.
- Coordinated with sales team to ensure timely vehicle readiness for customers.
- Monitored vehicle inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Maintained cleanliness of dealership premises, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Supported customer service efforts by providing information about vehicle features.
- Reported any defects or damages found during inspections to supervisors immediately.
- Inspected incoming vehicles for any damage prior to parking them in the lot.
- Provided detailed reports on daily activities related to automotive porter duties.
- Towed disabled or broken down vehicles from accident sites or roadways.
- Cleaned interiors of returned rental and leased cars according to established standards.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of current auto trends through reading industry publications.
- Ensured that all vehicles were locked securely before leaving them unattended.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2030
High School Diploma -
Mchenry High School
McHenry, IL05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales strategies
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Product demonstration
- Time management
- Upselling techniques mastery
- Problem-solving
- Cash handling accuracy
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Training and mentoring
- Brand representation capacity
- Shrink reduction
- Computer literacy
- Store display management
- Cash register operation
- Customer assistance
- Money handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sales trends
Certification
- Federal Aviation Administration - Private Pilot License
- Federal Aviation Administration - Remote Pilot (sUAS)
Timeline
Retail Sales Specialist
Best Buy
02.2026 - Current
BDC Sales Representative
Ray Auto Group
07.2025 - 02.2026
Automotive Porter
Martin Chevrolet
11.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Minnesota State University, Mankato
High School Diploma -
Mchenry High School