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Stephen Zukowski

Summary

Dynamic sales and management professional with a proven track record at Big Y Foods, enhancing customer satisfaction and expanding client bases through expert relationship-building and upselling techniques. Skilled in retail merchandising and staff development, demonstrating superior organization and excellent communication skills. Achieved significant sales goals by leveraging industry trends and maintaining a strong work ethic.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions
07.2017 - 01.2025
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.

Bakery Sales Manager

Big Y Foods
08.2005 - 06.2016
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
  • Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Managing the daily operations of the department.
  • Scheduling, ordering, inventory control, merchandizing.
  • Meeting all sales goals,following policies and procedures.

Deli/Foodservices Manager

Big Y Foods
04.1989 - 08.2005
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
Managing the department operation within the supermarket. Coaching and motivating staff.Scheduling, ordering, inventory control, safety and sanitation policies

Deli/Seafood Manager

Big D Supermarket
04.1984 - 03.1989
  • Managing the daily operations of the department.
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Training and development of staff.
  • Inventory control, merchandizing, scheduling and following policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Leicester High School
Leicester, Ma
1984

Skills

  • Customer service-oriented
  • Technical aptitude
  • Superior organization ability
  • Staff training and development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Retail merchandising specialist
  • Detail-oriented
  • Sales experience
  • Goal-oriented
  • Strong work ethics

Timeline

Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions
07.2017 - 01.2025

Bakery Sales Manager

Big Y Foods
08.2005 - 06.2016

Deli/Foodservices Manager

Big Y Foods
04.1989 - 08.2005

Deli/Seafood Manager

Big D Supermarket
04.1984 - 03.1989

High School Diploma - undefined

Leicester High School
Stephen Zukowski