Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Dion Howling-Suarez

Auckland,AUK

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

Alpine Spas
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Advised customers on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Responded to telephone, E-mail and in-person requests for information.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.

InStore Visual Merchandiser

Hallenstein Brothers Albany
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Lead the design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key products in store in ways to attract customer attention
  • Ensured all product in store was displayed as neatly as possible to maintain high standards in the presentation of the store
  • Kept on top of store to store stock transfers
  • Get sent to other stores in region wide to run and manage teams in stores when needed
  • Lead merchandising changes in stores with less experienced staff.

Sales Assistant

Hallenstein Brothers Albany
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Used customer service and communication skills to assist customers in store
  • Kept up to date with store promotions to better assist customers and boost sales
  • Used product knowledge to inform and impress, in order to gain trust with the customer
  • Tended to customers in a timely manner to ensure their satisfaction.

Chilled Foods Assistant

Pak N Save Wairau
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Moved Products using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks
  • Supported in store promotions by updating signage with price changes
  • Monitored deliveries by checking merchandise against invoice paperwork and notifying supervisor of any issues
  • Rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display
  • Managed and organized the stock room to keep the area neat, clean and free from debris
  • Received and unloaded deliveries o trucks with both gas and indoor electric forklifts.

Education

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance -

Glenfield College
16 Kaipatiki Road, Glenfield, Auckland, 0629
11.2016

Skills

  • Forklift License (1800kg)
  • Full Drivers License
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Cooperates well individually and cooperatively
  • Strong Customer Service Skills
  • Strong With Communication
  • Ability to manage and coach teams
  • Coached staff on store presentation and merchandising changes
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Product Knowledge

References

  • Danielle Rana, Former Branch Manager, Albany Hallensteins
  • Daniel-Kopua Lock, Former Branch Manager/Regional Support Manager, Albany Hallensteins
  • Can provide more on request

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Alpine Spas
07.2023 - 09.2024

InStore Visual Merchandiser

Hallenstein Brothers Albany
10.2020 - 07.2023

Sales Assistant

Hallenstein Brothers Albany
03.2020 - 10.2020

Chilled Foods Assistant

Pak N Save Wairau
06.2018 - 03.2020

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance -

Glenfield College
Dion Howling-Suarez