Kristin Handby
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Enthusiastic sales leader with proven interpersonal communication skills and solid history of success with customers. Boosts sales and generates new revenue streams with prospecting and negotiation skills Successful background consistently surpassing targets. Achievements include expanding customer base and bringing in new sales revenue. Excellent customer service, research and conflict resolution skills. Flexible schedule and willingness to travel.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Sleeman Breweries
Nanaimo, BC
01.2020 - Current
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
- Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
Merchandiser
Arterra Wines
Nanaimo, BC
10.2013 - 12.2019
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
Sales Representative
Richardson Foods
Nanaimo, BC
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
Education
No Degree - Hospitality
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BCDiploma -
Wellington Secondary School
Nanaimo, BC06.1996
Skills
- Network Development
- Post-Sales Support
- Brand Awareness Development
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Territory Assignments
- Closing Sales
Timeline
Sales Representative
Sleeman Breweries
01.2020 - Current
Merchandiser
Arterra Wines
10.2013 - 12.2019
Sales Representative
Richardson Foods
03.2008 - 09.2013
No Degree - Hospitality
Vancouver Island University
Diploma -
Wellington Secondary School