Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
References
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Alice Graham

Christchurch

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning sales field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative /Account Manager

Qizzle
06.2022 - Current

Qizzle is a nation-wide educational recourse supplier to schools and businesses


  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Closing deals between $1,000 - $45,000
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics. (Hubspot and Exo Business)
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Generated new leads
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships

Merchandiser

Watties
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked as a merchandiser for Watties to grow my knowledge and learn new skills within the FMCG industry
  • I learnt so much already regarding product knowledge and how to effectively and efficiently look after specific products across various supermarkets.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.

Christmas Campaign Sales Representative

Cookie Time Ltd
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • I completed 1 season as part of the Cookie Time Christmas Cookie campaign in New Zealand
  • This job involved high levels of motivation and attention to detail as it is commission based only
  • Working 7 days a week for 10 weeks was a great test for me. It taught me useful skills including time management and independence.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Traveled by foot or automobile to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
  • Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections and close sales.

Operational Hand

NotJustEvents
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • I was assisting with the organisation of events such as the Le Race Marathon, Christchurch Marathon and the Saint Clair Marathon
  • I was doing jobs just as setting up, registration, helping at the start/finish line and also managing the prize giving at the events, This was a job that helped me learn the inside operations to an event and help develop my people skills, time management and efficiency when it comes to making things happen.
  • Anticipated event requirements and handled numerous concerns in advance for smooth day-of execution.
  • Handled clients' deposits and payments with organized approach and good recordkeeping abilities.
  • Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
  • Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
  • Set up promotional displays and equipment for special events and activities.

Vineyard Hand/Operator

Cloudy Bay Winery
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • For 2 summers I was working up in Blenheim, working in the vineyards at Cloudy Bay. this is one of New Zealalands finest wine companies
  • ]The first summer I was doing tasks such as young vine training, irrigation and other manual labour jobs across the different vineyards
  • The next summer I was in a tractor and learning new skills and how to operate different types of heavy machinery
  • Jobs including mowing, leaf plucking and assisting with putting the nets out to prepare for the annual harvest and adhering to strict health and safety industry protocols.
  • Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
  • Used large tractors to cut and maintain land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.

Education

Diploma in Business Sales and Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education

Ara Institute of Canterbury
11.2023

Sport Recreation and Management -

Lincoln University
01.2021

NCEA Level 3 -

Rangi Ruru Girls School
01.2019

Skills

  • Lead Prospecting
  • Account Management
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Retention
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Closing
  • Sales Development

Leadership Experience

  • Head of Boarding
  • Boarding House Council
  • Peer Support Leader
  • Fitness Assistant
  • Form Captain
  • Deputy Form Captain
  • 1 of 8 Senior Leaders within Rangi Ruru
  • Hall Representative for Lincoln University
  • New Zealand Representative Womans U19 Handball

References

Can happily supply on demand

Timeline

Sales Representative /Account Manager

Qizzle
06.2022 - Current

Merchandiser

Watties
02.2022 - 06.2022

Christmas Campaign Sales Representative

Cookie Time Ltd
10.2021 - 01.2022

Operational Hand

NotJustEvents
01.2020 - 03.2020

Vineyard Hand/Operator

Cloudy Bay Winery
10.2018 - 02.2020

Diploma in Business Sales and Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Sport Recreation and Management -

Lincoln University

NCEA Level 3 -

Rangi Ruru Girls School
Alice Graham