Sample Retail Sales Resume

This retail sales resume can be customized to meet your specific needs.

Highlight how your retail experience and skills are a good match for the job responsibilities and skill requirements. Convince the employer of your suitability.

Whatever the merchandise, you can use this sample resume to help you build a winning resume that gets you the job interview.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE RESUME

YOUR FULL NAME

Your mailing address
Your phone numbers
Your email address

Objective

Examples:

Seeking a retail sales position in a well established company.

A retail sales position in a reputable company.

To secure employment as a retail sales associate in a busy environment.

Objective Statement

Example 1:

A self motivated sales professional with extensive experience in sales, merchandising and stock control. Relevant strengths include:

a passion for developing customer relations
high energy levels contribute to outstanding customer service
excellent communication skills
a commitment to team work resulting in exceeding sales quotas
a proven track record of being a flexible and dependable employee

Example 2:

An achievement-orientated salesperson with a proven track record of
demonstrating:

excellent customer relations
creativity
negotiating skills
persuasiveness
in-depth product knowledge

Able to work independently or as part of a team to consistently meet company sales objectives.

Example 3:

Solid experience in

customer service
diverse sales
merchandising
stock management

Excellent product knowledge and strong communication skills generate a first-rate sales experience for the customer and improved customer loyalty.

Accurate processing of payments and record keeping contribute to a strong track record of efficiency and profitability.

Work Experience

Retail Sales Associate

Bealls, Miami FL

January 2019 - Date

merchandise handbags and accessories to diverse customer base
manage customer inquiries and concerns
make recommendations and suggestions
explain care of merchandise
process sales and payments
wrap merchandise including special gift wrapping
execute returns and exchanges
monitor and control inventory
receive, check and shelve merchandise
create product displays
maintain sales records
attend product and sales training seminars

Sales Associate

Golden's Jewelry Design, Miami FL

September 2016 - December 2018

assisted customers with fine jewelry selections
placed special orders with vendors
consulted with customers regarding payment options
built up a customer base through follow up and customer communications
exceeded sales quotas on monthly basis

Education

Miami Jackson Senior High School

High School Diploma 2016 - GPA 3.48

Technical Skills

Computer skills
Point of Sales systems
Numeracy skills
In-depth knowledge of sales principals and techniques
Sound knowledge of customer care practices and principals

Core Competencies

communication skills
customer service orientation
initiative
organization and planning skills
accuracy
reliability
teamwork

References

Available on request

Retail sales duties, responsibilities and skills

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Sales Associate Resume Objective