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samiha foster

San Francisco

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with proven expertise at Lids Sports Group, excelling in customer service and relationship building. Recognized for boosting sales revenue through effective suggestive selling and exceptional problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing customer experiences and fostering team collaboration in fast-paced environments. Flexible and dedicated, consistently delivering outstanding results.

Work History

Sales Associate

Lids Sports Group
  • Assisted customers in selecting sports apparel and accessories to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to inform customers effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and maintain store organization.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Engaged in product training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts, enhancing store presentation and appeal for customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Education

High School Diploma - Psychology

Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Flexible schedule
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales strategies

Timeline

Sales Associate

Lids Sports Group

High School Diploma - Psychology

Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
samiha foster