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Sam Waters

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Upbeat retail sales professional with over 5 years of experience in customer-centric environments. Expertise in understanding client needs, providing tailored recommendations, and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Expertise in product knowledge and active listening. Highly flexible and eager to adapt to a new environment with new challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Furnishing Consultant

Ashley HomeStore
08.2024 - Current
  • Increased store revenue by utilizing effective closing techniques to consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Built trust with customers through an energetic and friendly personality to provide tailored recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrated strong product knowledge, enabling customers to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Used Profit retail software to track inventory, write sales invoices, and schedule deliveries.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, often successfully assisting multiple customers simultaneously.
  • Maintained a visually appealing showroom floor by ensuring displays are organized according to brand standards.

Retail Team Member

Michaels Arts and Crafts
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working across various departments as needed, showcasing versatility in retail skills and knowledge.
  • Improved store efficiency by maintaining clean and organized displays, ensuring the quick location of products for customers.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized and supervised community engagement events, including product demonstrations and hands-on activities.
  • Successfully promoted the store rewards program to customers and made the joining process simple and easy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Furniture selection
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Product demonstration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Timeline

Home Furnishing Consultant

Ashley HomeStore
08.2024 - Current

Retail Team Member

Michaels Arts and Crafts
10.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

Virginia Commonwealth University
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