Sales Manager Interior Designer
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Atlanta, Georgia 30326 United
States
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented Interior Designer, Stylist and Sales Manager bringing significant background in design, sales and team development. Dedicated to continuous development and skilled at keeping teams agile and responsive to changing market conditions and competitor activities. Prospects new business continuously and effectively builds strategic partnerships.
SKILLS
Cold calling Sales presentation
Salesforce Market research
Strategic planning Performance management
Team building and leadership Oversee operations
Plan sales Customer relations
Training Planning
EXPERIENCE
Sales, Sales manager, Q Clothier, Jan 2015 - Mar 2017, Atlanta, Georgia Handled performance management and compensation decisions to effectively recognize and motivate employees.
Implemented comprehensive sales plan to meet overall business objectives for account acquisition, revenue, and margin.
Worked with department managers to meet staffing and resource levels for expected demands.
Selected, developed, and deployed staff to effectively meet territory objectives. Cold called prospective clients to build awareness for company offerings and generate substantial interest.
Connected with customers to build trust and leverage consultative sales techniques. Worked closely with all sales personnel to assist with routine sales and handle advanced issues.
Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. Counted daily cash, prepared deposits, and updated financial records with current totals.
Engaged customers to quickly identify needs, negotiate contracts and close sales. Taught the sales team how to connect with customers and build long-term, productive relationships.
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Fashion Stylist, J Hilburn, Jan 2010 - Jan 2015, Atlanta, Georgia Presented merchandise appealingly to maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn.
Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Established and built good customer relationships to enhance and develop client-based business.
Shared current sales and promotions, accepted payment methods, and explained refund and exchange policies to enhance customer experience. Created strong network of style advisors throughout store and leveraged network to pair right advisors to new customers based on customer needs. Anticipated and fulfilled customer needs by suggesting additional items and creating wardrobing experience.
Offered advice on the style choices of customers, helping them select the best outfits and accessories for work and entertainment activities. Helped individuals with physical and mental disabilities get around to their routine appointments and manage their shopping needs.
Interior Designer, Neil Bennett Interiors, Jan 1997 - Feb 2003, Atlanta, Georgia Created presentation boards and cost estimates to help sell customers on design ideas.
Prepared operating budgets, floor plans, and specifications to run smooth design projects.
Consulted with customers, architects, and developers to build attractive interior spaces in line with creative visions.
Sourced vendors to obtain quality furnishings and optimal prices for on-budget designs.
Leveraged use of color, furniture, and other creative elements to influence new construction designs.
Advised clients on important factors in functional and attractive interior space, factoring in planning, layout and furnishings to achieve targets. Gathered detailed requirements from clients to understand their budget, architectural preferences and desired function.
Selected, designed, and purchased furnishings, art works, and accessories. Sales Associate, Stroheim and Roman, Jan 1995 - Jan 1996, Atlanta, Georgia Provided accurate information to help customers quickly navigate store and acquire items for purchase.
Watched store shelves and aisles for upkeep needs, including organizing products and cleaning up spills.
Welcomed guests and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs. Unboxed and restocked merchandise into attractive displays. Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
EDUCATION
Dec 1997
Dec 1993
May 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
American College of Fine Arts - Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
High School Diploma
Saint Mary's Highschool - Raleigh, NC
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