Finn Mackenzie
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with several years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development, and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate/Pawnbroker
Dollar Dealers
Auckland
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Negotiated loan repayment plans with customers when necessary.
- Developed strategies to increase profits through increased sales volume or cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintained close relationships with local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Verified authenticity and value of items brought in for pawning or selling.
- Performed regular audits of stock levels within the shop.
- Adhered to company policies regarding security procedures while handling money.
- Evaluated item quality and value to determine correct offer amounts.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
Sales Associate/Warehouse Stores Person
European Ceramics
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Unloaded and loaded trucks with appropriate loading equipment.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished as necessary.
- Prepared orders by picking, packing and labelling merchandise for shipment.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
General Hand/Product Management Intern
Global Health Clinics
, Auckland
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated marketing events for showcasing product and service offerings.
- Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
- Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.
- Researched potential partners or vendors that could enhance current offerings.
Sales Associate
JB Hi-Fi
, Auckland
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Sales Associate
Hallensteins
North Shore , Auckland
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Education
High School Diploma -
Takapuna Grammar School
Auckland, NZ12-2017
Skills
- Upselling
- Retail loss prevention
- Inventory Control
- Business Development
- Client Account Management
- Contract Preparation
- Sales Development
- Merchandising knowledge
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Strong leadership skills
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Martial Arts
- Reading
- Hiking
- Volunteering
- Writing
- Photography
- Travelling
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Full New Zealand Drivers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate/Pawnbroker
Dollar Dealers
10.2023 - 03.2024
Sales Associate/Warehouse Stores Person
European Ceramics
01.2023 - 10.2023
General Hand/Product Management Intern
Global Health Clinics
05.2022 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
JB Hi-Fi
05.2019 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Hallensteins
01.2018 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Takapuna Grammar School
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