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Jay Patel

Nanaimo

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Divisional Sales Manager

Staples
10.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional development and career advancement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive account management and responsive issue resolution.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.

Customer Engagement Manager

Pet Smart
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Introduced innovative ideas like referral programs or interactive features that added value both online and offline experiences.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives to ensure timely and efficient resolution of customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Store Manager

Ruckledge general and liquor store (Gas N Go)
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.

Assistant Manager

Cumberland general store (Gas N Go)
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.

Produce Associate

Walmart
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to merchandise products.
  • Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.

Education

Diploma in Business Administration - Marketing

North Island College
Courtenay, BC
04.2021

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

Mumbai University
India
04.2018

Skills

  • Pricing Strategies
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Store Merchandising
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Inventory Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Cash Management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Bank and Safe Deposits
  • Report Generation
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Supply Ordering
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

Microsoft office certification


Timeline

Divisional Sales Manager

Staples
10.2022 - Current

Customer Engagement Manager

Pet Smart
12.2021 - 10.2022

Store Manager

Ruckledge general and liquor store (Gas N Go)
06.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Manager

Cumberland general store (Gas N Go)
12.2020 - 05.2021

Produce Associate

Walmart
09.2019 - 11.2020

Diploma in Business Administration - Marketing

North Island College

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

Mumbai University

Microsoft office certification


Jay Patel