William Parker
Portsmouth
Summary
Sales Associate with proven success at Dump Furniture Outlet, excelling in customer service and sales techniques. Leveraged product knowledge and negotiation skills to enhance customer relationships, driving sales revenue through effective rapport-building. Recognized for resolving customer challenges and fostering loyalty, contributing to overall store performance.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Dump Furniture Outlet
02.2012 - Current
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Sales Associate
Priority Honda
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Checkered Flag Toyota
01.2009 - 01.2010
Sales Associate
R K Toyota
01.2006 - 01.2008
Labor Relations Representative Merchant Marine
Exxon Mobil
01.1975 - 01.2003
- Built trust among employees through consistent transparency regarding organizational policy changes.
- Spearheaded negotiations with unions, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements for both employees and the company.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open dialogue between all parties involved in labor relations.
- Cultivated a culture of respect and inclusivity within the workplace through regular training sessions and open lines of communication.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Customer service
- Sales techniques
- Product knowledge
- Point of sale systems
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dump Furniture Outlet
02.2012 - Current
Sales Associate
Priority Honda
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Checkered Flag Toyota
01.2009 - 01.2010
Sales Associate
R K Toyota
01.2006 - 01.2008
Labor Relations Representative Merchant Marine
Exxon Mobil
01.1975 - 01.2003
No Degree - Business Administration
Norfolk State University
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