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Yana Babenko

Yana Babenko

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced in retail and customer service, demonstrating a consistent track record of outstanding Sales & Merchandising performance. Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solver, consistently and quickly addressing complex customer service issues.

Consistent ability to create meaningful connections and relationships with clients, that turn into long standing committed clients.

Proven track record building and managing sales teams.

Created and managed Personal Training Business.

Highly self-motivated Real Estate professional closing more than $2,000,000 sales volume within the first 4 months of obtaining Real Estate License, during a year the total annual local sales dropped more than 40%.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Advisor

One Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2023 - Current

-Successfully closed over $2 million in real estate sales within the first four months of the career.

- Immediately introduced and offered positions on 2 Top Producing agent’s teams

- Received unsolicited written testimonials from virtually every client.

- Adapted quickly to identify lucrative opportunities and tailor property recommendations to clients.

- Through research created a deep knowledge of the local real estate market, allowing for effective property valuation and market positioning.

-Utilized digital marketing and social media to create a strong online presence, attracted significant number of leads.

-Negotiated contracts and sales agreements, ensuring favorable terms for clients.

-35% of business (leads)generated from cold calling and emails

Store Manager

Luli Fama
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2022 - 04.2024

-Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.

-Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.

-Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.

-Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

-Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

-Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.

- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.

-Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

-Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Executive Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
West Palm Beach, San Antonio, Florida
02.2018 - 01.2022

-Oversaw sales floor operations throughout the entire store. Managed guest services and merchandising. Recruited and developed new team members.

-Played a key role in achieving the highest quarterly sales growth (12%)

-Assisted in the recruitment and training of new staff, ensuring a well-informed and customer-focused team.

-Monitored and managed store operations, including visual merchandising, stock management, and customer service.

-Resolved customer issues and complaints promptly, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

-Assisted in the recruitment and training of new staff, ensuring a well-informed and customer-focused team.

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Sales Specialist Leader

Nordstrom
San Antonio, TX
01.2017 - 2021

-Provided stellar customer service to guests and customers.

-Exceeded sales goals by 100%. Executed price changes, inventory control, and supervision.

-Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer base.

-Performed data entry into CRM system including account information and sales activity logs.

-Created customized presentations for potential customers.

Independent Sales Representative

HEAT Swimwear Inc
Miami, FL
01.2014 - 01.2017

-Communicated with buyers on day to day and cultivated relationships with new prospective clients.

-Created new sales leads via client referrals. Managed and organized samples.

-Build creative sales strategies to increase sales goals. Participated in trade shows, sales workshops, seminars, and other events in order to stay on top of new trends within the industry.

-Business to business sales

-Averaged 50 daily cold calls ,above and beyond 40 required daily calls

-Manage approximately 20 different accounts across three different cities, while meeting and exceeding monthly quotas.

within the industry.

-Increased sales revenues by 100% in my perspective territory

-Attended training sessions organized by manufacturers, suppliers related to their products, services.

Education

Bachelor in Education

Sumy Pedagogical University
Ukraine
2008

Skills

-B2B sales

-New business development

-Client relationship building

-Market research and analysis

-Contract negotiation

-Adaptable and quick Learner

-Team Building

-Customer Service
-Loss Prevention
-Recruiting and Interviewing
-Merchandising
-Qualifying Leads
-Product Knowledge
-Brand Strategy

Certification

ISSA Certified, CPR Certified, Crossfit Coach, Nutrition Specialist by NCI,

CNPR Certified (Pharmaceutical Sales)

Phlebotomy license

Languages

Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Volunteer with the USA Olympic Weightlifting Association.

Timeline

Real Estate Advisor

One Sotheby's International Realty Inc.
04.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Luli Fama
02.2022 - 04.2024

Executive Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
02.2018 - 01.2022

Sales Specialist Leader

Nordstrom
01.2017 - 2021

Independent Sales Representative

HEAT Swimwear Inc
01.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor in Education

Sumy Pedagogical University
Yana Babenko