Sales Manager
Resume:
Julia Baranova-Benit
New Albany, Ohio 43054
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in Sales where my extensive sales and management
experience will be further developed and utilized
SUMMARY OF QALIFICATIONS
Have over 10 years sales experience
Highly motivated, persistent and competitive
Received multiple promotions within my career including management
Developed and implemented various sales methods
Consistently exceed sales goals by nearly 50%
Effective team player
Outstanding in customer service and rapport
Proven ability to manage expenses and budgets
Outstanding customer communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saks Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Band No.9 Business Manager 05/2007- present
Chanel Counter Manager 04/2006-05/2007
- Developed and implemented specialized marketing strategies and sales
methods to maintain growth customer base
- Responsible for meeting scheduled build plans on a weekly and monthly basis
- Consistently increased each month’s sales by approximately 50% (industry
norm is 10%)
- Planned and executed new product launches and sales promotions
- Responsible for providing product presentations to customers and employees
Von Maur, Columbus, Ohio 08/2005-03/2006
Department Manager/Cosmetics
- Managed eighteen employees within department of cosmetics, provided
constructive feedback and resolved tensions
- Coordinated the scheduling of staff holidays and the implementation of new
sales targets
- Developed and managed budgets, controlled expenses and oversaw
accounting systems
- Implemented challenging sales targets designed to grow the business by 25%
(industry norm 10%) quarter on quarter
- Liased with department buyers in the selection of merchandise
Finlay Inc., Macy’s, Columbus, Ohio 10/2004--08/2005
Assistant Manager/Fine Jewelry Department
- Assisted Department Manager with staffing and operational requirements.
- Was responsible for the induction, training and development of employees.
- Was responsible for the reconciliation of sales transactions and the balancing
finances
- Coordinated monthly promotions and sales drives
- Delivered exceptional customer service and conducted department sales
The Modern Object, Columbus, Ohio 03/2002-10/2004
Assistant Manager/Designer Furniture
- Assisted General Manager of the designer furniture store with staffing
requirements
- Participated in the recruitment of new employees at the initial interview stage
- Trained new employees on suggestive selling, computer P.O.S. system, and
servicing customers
- Liased with the buyers regarding merchandise, upgrading the selection and
image based on customer feedback
- Skilled at resolving customer complaints
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Business Administration, Estonian-American Business
College, Tallinn, Estonia 2003. Obtained an American Bachelors Degree
Equivalent.
Completed 9 month Sales/Management training, 2004
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web Design and Oracle 8,0
Real Estate Pre-licensing Course, Hondros College, Columbus, Ohio.
Licensed since 03/2007.
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