Thomas Blais
Mobile,USA
Summary
Proven leader in sales and management, excelling in roles at Jared The Galleria of Jewelry and Dillard’s Department Store. Expert in sales closing and team motivation, achieving significant sales growth. Skilled in network development and customer satisfaction, consistently surpassing targets through strategic planning and exceptional service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Jared The Galleria of Jewelry
Mobile, AL
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Deliver sales results and an exceptional customer experience in a team environment
- Build customer relationships through outreach and follow up using the clientele system
- In store and virtual presentations to celebrate life's special moments
- Maintain daily inventory, cash and prevention functions
Interior Design Associate
Blais & Company
Mobile, AL
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Meeting with clients and other tradespeople such as architects or builders to discuss the needs of the client
- Developing designs that are functional, appealing and appropriate for the space
- Researching and preparing plans, diagrams or sketches for interior constructions, materials, finishes, lighting and furnishing
- Select suppliers of materials and labor
- Estimating costs and submitting quotes for client approval
Store Manager Soft Lines
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Mobile, AL
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for smooth and efficient operation of assigned departments
- Responsible for managing personnel in assigned departments including hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating
- Recommend annual salary increases and bonuses for department associates
- Oversee department zoning, price maintenance, sign program, and housekeeping duties
Store Manager
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation
New Orleans, LA
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Hired and trained sales staff to exceed customer expectations
- Implemented all corporate directives including visual displays, scheduling of employees, daily cash reports, and all other managerial duties
- Resolved any customer issues or concerns to satisfy customer needs while following corporate rules
- Responsible for maintaining an organized storeroom and accurate inventory records
Sales Manager
Dillard’s Department Store
Gretna, LA
02.2008 - 04.2011
- Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to sales staff
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
- Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
- Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths
- Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.)
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Brooks College
Long Beach, CA06.1998
Skills
- Sales closing
- Lead prospecting
- Network development
- Pipeline building
- Account development
- Sales consultation
Certification
- GSI Diamond Certification, Signet Jewelers, 01/01/21
- Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), 01/01/16
Timeline
Sales Representative
Jared The Galleria of Jewelry
10.2020 - 09.2024
Interior Design Associate
Blais & Company
08.2015 - 10.2020
Store Manager Soft Lines
Academy Sports & Outdoors
09.2013 - 08.2015
Store Manager
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation
04.2011 - 09.2013
Sales Manager
Dillard’s Department Store
02.2008 - 04.2011
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Brooks College
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