Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Education
Timeline

Zachary Petersen

Verizon Wireless
Fargo
7
years of professional experience

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record, excelling in upselling and customer relationship building. Advanced at problem-solving and collaborating in fast-paced environments, I leverage my technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to improve customer satisfaction and drive sales. I am searching for a new challenging sales opportunity from a reputable company.

Work History

Sales Associate

3 Years 1 Month
Verizon Wireless | 07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting products and plans tailored to their needs.
  • Used discovery questions to upsell additional products.
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for devices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of wireless products, promotions, and policies.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems.

Salesperson

5 Months
Luther Family Ford | 08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
  • Assisted customers in selecting vehicles, enhancing their purchasing experience and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve overall dealership performance.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of vehicle features, financing options, and promotional offers to inform clients.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.

Sales Associate

1 Year 2 Months
Office Depot | 06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Skills

Background in both family and large corporate accounts
Connecting with team members to reach goals
Problem-solving skills
Dealing with customer escalations
Upselling products
Building rapport with customers
Performing in a fast paced environment
Experience with multiple POS systems
Managing customer interactions in CRM
Use of sales engagement tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Top 100 sales associates nationally Verizon in 2024 (averaged 185% to quota)
  • Exceeded monthly quota 33 of 34 months.
  • Consistent top performer in store and district.

Education

Relevant coursework in Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, and Communications at Bismarck State College and NDSU. 

Timeline

Sales Associate

Verizon Wireless
07.2023 - CurrentRead More

Salesperson

Luther Family Ford
08.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Sales Associate

Office Depot
06.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Zachary Petersen