Jurgita Piragiene
Bridgewater
Summary
Experienced sales associate with a strong focus on maintaining merchandise presentation to drive maximum business revenue. Demonstrates exceptional product knowledge, overcomes objections effectively, and consistently closes sales. Skilled in persuasive negotiation of contracts and adept at diplomatically communicating with customers to foster long-term, productive relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
IKEA
10.2008 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Education
Associative Degree In Elementary Teaching - Elementary Education
Vilnius Pedagogical Community College
05.1990
Skills
- Educational Sales
- Upselling Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Membership Sales
- Sales Goal Attainment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Order Processing
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Sales Expertise
- Product Recommendations
- Stocking and Receiving
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Retail Knowledge
- Persuasive Selling
- Inventory Pricing
- Answering Customer Questions
- Suggestive Selling
- Upselling Products and Services
- Effective Selling Techniques
- Upselling Strategies
- Sales Communications
- Sales Optimization
- Promotional Sales Events
- Following Up with Clients
- Art History
- Assigning Tasks
- Merchandising
Accomplishments
- Participated as a primary educator at Boston Lithuanian school- 2010
- Active member of American-Lithuanian Community
- Participated to create welcoming events for Lithuanian folks to celebrate more than one occasion.
- Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent projects such as renovation and improvements of two abounded houses 2005-2006
- Collaborate to renovate friends house
- Participated in Kitchen workshop at IKEA
Languages
English
Professional Working
Lithuanian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Sales Associate
IKEA
10.2008 - Current
Associative Degree In Elementary Teaching - Elementary Education
Vilnius Pedagogical Community College
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