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Yanay Diaz

Austin

Summary

Results-driven Sales Associate known for productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in customer relationship management, product knowledge, and persuasive communication. Excel in active listening, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet diverse client needs and drive sales success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut - Luxottica
Austin
09.2023 - Current
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Sales Associate

Macy's
Austin
10.2007 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Promotional support
  • Upselling
  • Retail loss prevention
  • B2B sales and customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Display setup
  • Retail store operations
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Feedback implementation
  • Client account management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Flexible schedule
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Store opening and closing
  • Cash register operation
  • Exceeds sales goals
  • Listening skills
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Payment processing
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Customer engagement
  • Stocking and receiving

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut - Luxottica
09.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Macy's
10.2007 - 08.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Austin Community College
Yanay Diaz