Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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• Golf • Field Hockey • Ice hockey • Soccer • (Any sports)
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Scott Harkness

Sun Peaks,BC

Summary

I am a Professional Sales Executive with approx 7 years of experience maintaining superb customer care while attending to high call volume. I conduct sales outreach activities according to established objectives. I am driven to maximise daily efforts to achieve call volume and talk time requirements, therefore resulting in sales for the company. I consider myself as a productive employee with a proven track record of producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. I work with clients to determine requirements and provide an excellent service.

I am a trustworthy, dedicated employee and a team player. I would also say I am self-motivated and therefore continue to provide first-class service to all customers new and old.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.

Bell Captain

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing bell staff and attending to their needs.
  • Improved team communication by conducting regular meetings with bell staff to discuss performance and address concerns.
  • Streamlined luggage handling process for faster check-ins and check-outs, resulting in increased guest satisfaction.
  • Developed a strong rapport with guests by promptly addressing their needs and providing personalized service.

Bell Attendant

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the hotel lobby, offering assistance and information to guests.
  • Enhanced guest experience by promptly greeting and assisting with luggage upon arrival and departure.

Retail Sales Associate

Sun Peaks Resort
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.

Sales Executive

Agnew Autoexchange
03.2018 - 10.2022
  • Managed customer relationships through consultative salestechniques to attain individual sales goals.
  • Liaised with customers to determine needs and providerecommendations.
  • Showcased product features and benefits to drive sales.
  • Closed large sales in line with company targets.
  • Retained clients and obtained referrals by promptly resolvingcustomer complaints, adding value and elevating service quality.
  • Contacted customers to set-up appointments, monitor satisfactionlevels and upsell additional offerings.
  • Optimised sales methods to best acquire, develop and retaincustomers.

Telesales Executive

Convergys
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Provided extensive knowledge to customers regarding productrange, availability and price when requested.
  • Answered and dealt with customer questions, regarding sales,customer orders and product queries.
  • Kept within company communication guidelines by followingscripts during customer conversions.
  • Made high volume of sales calls per day exceeding companyoutbound call targets.
  • Applied correct hold and transfer procedures, consistently keepingcall times within timeframe target.
  • Attended regular training to keep up to date on product changes,promotions and best-selling items.

Retail Sales Associate

Pet Warehouse
02.2015 - 12.2015

Promptly and proactively replenished stock to improve productaccessibility.
Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positivecustomer feedback.
Promoted special offers and loyalty programme with upselling

skills.

  • Maintained excellent visual merchandising standards by routinelycleaning and organising window and Point of Sale (POS) displays.
  • Opened new merchandise boxes and stocked sales floor racks and shelves with latest items.

Trainee Car Sales Executive

Ballyrobert Vauxhall
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities/training programs.
  • Handled inbound sales calls.
  • Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Working and operating Kerridge computer system to create customer orders.

Summer Camp Counselor

JCYS Camp Henry Horner
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Provided pastoral care to residential guests, offeringhome-from-home support to maximise comfort and enjoyment.
  • Carried out check-ins and inductions, clearly explaining camp rules and safety protocols.
  • Built children's emotional and social confidence through targeted socialisation activities and games.
  • Acted as a role model to children and young adults, promoting positive behavior and interaction with others.
  • Worked with continued energy and enthusiasm, creating positive camp environments to maximise children's enjoyment.
  • Used exceptional communication skills to build positive, supportive relationships with children and young adults.
  • Ensured thorough student safeguarding, escalating issues as required for optimal student care.
  • Worked closely with families and caregivers to aid emotional support in external settings.

Cashier

Morrisons Vivo Extra
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Maintained neat and clean shop floor and storage areas.
  • Routinely added new and seasonal merchandise to check-out lane shelves in line with product placement recommendations.
  • Verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases inline with Challenge 25 policy.
  • Redeemed coupons and cross-sold products.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock

procedures and customer service.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport

SERC Downpatrick
Downpatrick
05.2014

Level 2 Extended Diploma - Sport

SERC Downpatrick
Downpatrick
05.2012

GCSEs GCSE -

Saintfield High School
Saintfield
05.2011

Skills

    Sales and market development

    Upselling expertise
    Client communication
    Managed budgets

    Sales techniques
    Sales goal attainment
    Relationship management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

• Golf • Field Hockey • Ice hockey • Soccer • (Any sports)

I enjoy any sport but participate in all of the above.

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2024 - Current

Bell Captain

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bell Attendant

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
04.2023 - 10.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Sun Peaks Resort
10.2022 - 04.2023

Sales Executive

Agnew Autoexchange
03.2018 - 10.2022

Telesales Executive

Convergys
12.2015 - 03.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Pet Warehouse
02.2015 - 12.2015

Trainee Car Sales Executive

Ballyrobert Vauxhall
09.2014 - 02.2015

Summer Camp Counselor

JCYS Camp Henry Horner
05.2014 - 08.2014

Cashier

Morrisons Vivo Extra
05.2012 - 05.2014

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport

SERC Downpatrick

Level 2 Extended Diploma - Sport

SERC Downpatrick

GCSEs GCSE -

Saintfield High School
Scott Harkness