Carrie Rausch
La Mesa
Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Scandinavian Designs
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained, organized presentable product on showroom floor to drive continuous sales
- Point-of-Sale expertise
- Maximized and exceeded bi-weekly sales goals
- Provided expertise in all products
- Performed opening/closing procedures
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Sales & Design Consultant
Carpeteria Carpet One
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers on sales floor with sincere interest in providing an exceptional flooring experience
- Utilized qualifying tactics to help customers determine the best flooring for their lifestyle needs through interior design skills
- Measured rooms and created room diagrams
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Flooring Design & Sales Consultant
La Mesa Flooring Company
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided sincere and committed service to customers in all phases of the flooring process
- Central point of contact before, during and after installation
- Maintained extensive knowledge of current flooring products, trends and installation methods.
- Fostered relationships with existing customers and organically built loyal and honest relationships to ensure repeat business
Sales Manager
The Westin San Diego
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Prospected and secured group business that met and/or exceeded revenue expectations and goals
- Solicited, negotiated and booked new and repeat clients using multiple channels, such as social media, outside calls, prospecting
- Met with clients, delivered presentations on hotel features and offerings
Group Sales Manager
La Valencia Hotel
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Prospected and secured new and repeat group business
- Worked all markets throughout US and international regions with primary focus on executive level professionals, Board of Directors, and investors requesting meeting space and guestrooms
- Served as primary contact for client's entire meeting experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05.2001
Skills
- Sales Development
- Client Account Management
- Business Development
- Exceptional Customer Service
Timeline
Sales Associate
Scandinavian Designs
01.2022 - 11.2023
Sales & Design Consultant
Carpeteria Carpet One
10.2019 - 03.2020
Flooring Design & Sales Consultant
La Mesa Flooring Company
03.2019 - 05.2019
Group Sales Manager
La Valencia Hotel
01.2017 - 08.2017
Sales Manager
The Westin San Diego
01.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Loras College