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James Melville

Courtenay,BC

Summary

Sales Representative with a solid record of consistently achieving customer retention goals through relationship building and advanced product knowledge.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Kal Tire
Courtenay/Campbell River, BC
01.2012 - Current
  • Collaborated with the sales team to understand customer requirements, boost product sales, and provide sales support.
  • Offered technical and non-technical support and services to clients and staff regarding product use, operation, and maintenance.
  • Provided training and product support for other members of the sales team.
  • Organized schedules, workflows, and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock on hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Collaborated with the store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Coached team members, and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Service Advisor

Forbidden Mechanical
Courtenay , BC
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to questions and concerns.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Calculated materials, supplies and labor costs to develop estimates and prepare work orders.
  • Used knowledge of services to recommend additional products and offerings to customers.
  • Recommended additional, useful services to customers to increase overall sales.
  • Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Sales and Service

Kal Tire
Courtenay, BC
09.2007 - 01.2012
  • Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
  • Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
  • Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
  • Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
  • Inspected tires on customer vehicles to report mechanical defects.
  • Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
  • Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
  • Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
  • Maintained clean and professional tire bay by merchandising tire displays and automotive products.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of products and services to properly present warranties, promotions and advertisements.
  • Led staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on products.

Tire Technician

Canadian Tire
Courrtney, BC
10.2003 - 09.2007
  • Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
  • Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
  • Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Automotive Service Technician

North Island College
Courtenay, BC
06.2003

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Service Recommendations
  • Operations Management
  • Hiring and Training
  • Staff Supervision

Timeline

Service Advisor

Forbidden Mechanical
02.2021 - 02.2022

Assistant Manager

Kal Tire
01.2012 - Current

Sales and Service

Kal Tire
09.2007 - 01.2012

Tire Technician

Canadian Tire
10.2003 - 09.2007

Graduate Certificate - Automotive Service Technician

North Island College
James Melville