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Experience Experience
Detroit, MI
Chocolate Sales Expert
Detroit, MI
Lindgren Group
Detroit, MI
Chocolate Sales Expert
  • May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Communicate clear expectations for assignments
  • Maintain operating effectiveness
  • Materials Handling Equipment certification
  • Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues
  • Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
Philadelphia, PA
Hcp-solution Sales Expert
Philadelphia, PA
Skiles and Sons
Philadelphia, PA
Hcp-solution Sales Expert
  • Work with the Sales Manager, Regional HCP Leader and extended team to develop and execute programs to drive pipeline & close deals
  • Manage all aspects of the sales process including lead generation, qualification, evaluation, close and account care
  • Develop a deep knowledge of SAP HCP and the related offerings from SAP
  • Work with the Regional and Global teams to educate target accounts on capabilities and conduct account planning for strategic deals
  • Provide dynamic and impactful presentations
  • Work effectively within a team environment to maximize revenue potential and ensure customer success
  • Meet and exceed direct sales goals within assigned geographic territory
present
Detroit, MI
Tranzact Inside Sales Expert
Detroit, MI
Mills and Sons
present
Detroit, MI
Tranzact Inside Sales Expert
present
  • Create and manage Accounts in Salesforce CRM
  • Create and manage opportunities and ICB tasks in Salesforce CRM
  • Create Service Order items in Salesforce CRM
  • Data entry of bid details, ensure data integrity
  • Fitness membership discounts
  • Outbound campaigns targeting specific customers / building tenants by Region
  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM platform is a plus
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
West Virginia University
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Skills Skills
  • Acknowledge and greet customers within ten feet/30 seconds of arriving where the coworker is working
  • Added Bonus: Proficiency in another language (especially Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Punjabi)
  • You love food and have a strong understanding of the Canada restaurant scene
  • I utilize specialist system product knowledge to assist customers buying complex systems or products
  • I share knowledge with co-workers on Mystery Shop standards and how to achieve store goals
  • I work with multiple customers to coach them while using IKEA planning tools and providing specialist planning knowledge
  • I actively offer all the service products available in the IKEA store to help customers make informed choices which results in a better “one stop” shopping experience for them
  • I convey passion about IKEA products & services and actively learn about their features and benefits, and share this knowledge with customers and colleagues
  • I actively listen to feedback from customers. Use knowledge of both the product and how the IKEA organization works, to offer solutions so that customers leave the store with a positive impression
  • I ascertain the Kitchen customer’s stage within the buying process and work with them accordingly using Service Products to support them in the buying process
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6 Sales Expert resume templates

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UK IT Solutions Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Set the development pace inside the company: identify and contact new potential customers in the London area and in assigned industries (finance, healthcare, data centers, building infrastructure), discuss with them about how we can bring value to their organization, show success stories and how we have managed them, discuss new business opportunities in relationship with the customer’s development and investment plan
  • Focus on your own growth and development:keep an open mind and learn from some of the best experts in the industry, participate in industry events and acquire knowledge of where the market is going, keep up to date with technical developments, participate in sales trainings and apply the knowledge in your day to day work
  • Be innovative:bring your own ideas of improvements inside the team, look at each process and task with the goal of constantly improving it to bring more value to the customer, to you, the team and the organization
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CO & System Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Drive customer solutions across the organization
  • Create demand for the organization's products and solutions by raising their profiles with customers
  • Contribute to the roadmap for product and system projects and programs with a focus on CO2 refrigeration applications
  • Analyze market trends and the competitive environment
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Solutions Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Deep technical understanding for network technologies and network operations
  • Experience working with, and implementing, OSS systems
  • Solution engineering capabilities
  • Ideally ability to handle solution architecture
  • Ideally Amdocs OSS knowledge
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Ariba Solution Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Accountable for the pipeline generated with the SAP Ariba in Direct Materials sales play in EMEA/MEE
  • Interact with the SAP Ariba Business Developers in EMEA/MEE to identify targeted accounts
  • Work with the owners of these targeted accounts (SAP Ariba Sales, SAP Industry Sales or System Integrator Partners) to generate opportunities for this sales play
  • Engage with customer stakeholders of these accounts to position SAP Ariba in combination with SAP S/4HANA / SAP Business Suite / 3rd-party ERP end-2-end
  • Proficient understanding of SAP, its products and solutions, partners, markets and competition
  • Understanding of cloud, SaaS models, cloud -based commerce/ business networks
  • Strong knowledge of best business practices in Supply Chain Management and Procurement
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP APO, IBP and SAP S/4HANA
  • Seniority in front of customers, partners and sales executives
  • Multi-lingual depending upon region - Proficient in English and German
  • 10+ years professional business experience preferred in sales, presales, solution management or value engineering
  • 5+ years of SAP work experience
  • Proficient understanding of Ariba Sourcing and Ariba Network
  • Experience with GTM of SAP Ariba Products
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Ariba Solution Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Accountable for the pipeline generated with the SAP Ariba OnPremise2Cloud sales play in EMEA/MEE
  • Work with the owners of these targeted accounts (SAP Ariba Sales, SAP Industry Sales, SAP Active Global Support or System Integrator Partners) to generate opportunities for this sales play
  • Engage with Network Solution Architects, Network Value Engineering and Presales to develop the transition roadmaps towards SAP Ariba
  • Strong knowledge of best business practices in procurement
  • Proficient understanding of SAP SRM, SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA
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Hcp-solution Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with the Sales Manager, Regional HCP Leader and extended team to develop and execute programs to drive pipeline & close deals
  • Work with the Regional and Global teams to educate target accounts on capabilities and conduct account planning for strategic deals
  • Represent SAP and its HCP product line in customer accounts of all sizes and industries
  • Japanese(Native level) & English (Busienss)
  • About 8+ years of experience in IT sales or consulting domain linked to enterprise business software, ERP, Cloud, Data and/or IT solutions in a complex sales environment
  • Experience selling to CXOs/CIO's/IT/business leaders in Finance
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Systems Netapps Sales Expert RI Resume Examples & Samples

  • NetApp knowledge. Storage experience. More than 10 years experience
  • English High Level
  • IBM knowledge
  • TeamWork
  • Team Worker, Innovative, Accountable, Target oriented, Works well in multicultural environment
  • IBM's innovation, IBM's Value Proposition, experience in an international company that is leader in the Storage segment
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Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Sales / Restaurant Sourcing: Leverage prospecting skills and relationships to get the city's best restaurants interested in UberEATS. You’ll spend a good portion of each day reaching out to restaurants over the phone and via email, being the face of our brand to restaurants
  • Creativity: Work on short-term sprints to help create and execute on city level marketing plans
  • Hustle: Take ownership of UberEATS growth in Canada, do whatever it takes to get the job done, delight users and restaurant partners - we take NPS seriously!
  • You are competitive, passionate, and resourceful. You fight the things you believe in
  • You have a high EQ and genuinely seek to understand and add value to your customers
  • You are curious, open to feedback, and hungry to learn and grow at all times
  • You love food and have a strong understanding of the Canada restaurant scene
  • Added Bonus: Proficiency in another language (especially Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Punjabi)
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Tranzact Inside Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitor quote request notifications and queue
  • Track event requirements and due dates
  • Create and manage opportunities and ICB tasks in Salesforce CRM
  • Ensure all quote requirements are met upon submission
  • Data entry of bid details, ensure data integrity
  • Create Service Order items in Salesforce CRM
  • Create and manage Accounts in Salesforce CRM
  • Outbound campaigns targeting specific customers / building tenants by Region
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of functional teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills for supporting and advising sales teams on proper systems and process
  • Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint is required
  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM platform is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Ability to work across functional boundaries
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of variables in dynamic situations
  • Ability to view issues and concerns from multiple perspectives, and to keep the “big picture” in focus
  • Ability to be flexible in work schedule and to meet strict deadlines under minimal supervision
  • Fitness membership discounts
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Ssem HEC Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • The HEC STRATEGIC DEALS SPECIALIST bears responsibility for achieving APJ HEC Services sales outcomes and provides market leadership
  • The candidate has to closely align their activities and sales approach with the Sales Specialist Engagement Managers (SSEM), Client Partners (CP) and License Sales Colleagues for a joint customer approach
  • The HEC Strategic Deals Specialist in conjunction with the Virtual Account Team are responsible for directing HEC services sales strategy and execution for defined Strategic Customers within the Market Units / Cluster, the individual will ensure proper integration of SAP HEC Services at customers in coordination with the account owners to create customer value and meet and exceed targets for Order Entry
  • In order to achieve his/her mission and targets, the HEC STRATEGIC DEALS SPECIALIST must engage and leverage multiple stakeholders in the related SAP landscape (internal and external, including SAP partners and ecosystem)
  • This role combines business strategy and execution coordination as well as operational direct sales
  • The HEC STRATEGIC DEALS SPECIALIST is responsible and accountable for helping with the retirement of HEC and AMS on HEC bookings in APJ composed of acquiring new customers, the protection and development of the existing customer base
  • The HEC STRATEGIC DEALS SPECIALIST is expected to create strong and lasting relationships, achieve "trusted advisor" status with assigned strategic customers and expand the services footprint, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction to develop referenceable customers
  • Significant experience in sales/delivery of Cloud Services
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management including CIOs and CFOs
  • Interpersonal Skills: Negotiation Skills, Communications/Presentation Skills (verbal, written), Team Player/Interpersonal Skills, Proactive Networking Attributes, Results and Execution Focus, High Drive, Self-Starter motivated, Regional Mobility
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Inside SMB Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proven ability to meet or exceed sales performance metrics
  • A commitment to the highest standards of integrity
  • Technical experience in digital media (music, video, photography) a plus
  • Ability to translate ‘tech speak’ into everyday, understandable terms
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity
  • Strong active-listening skills
  • Ability to manage and drive sales in Consumer, Education and SMB channels
  • Deep understanding of end to end solution sales
  • A positive sales-minded individual
  • Knowledge of Apple products and competitive landscape, plus the aptitude and appetite to continually learn more
  • Flexibility with your schedule required. Hours will be based on business needs
  • Be passionate about Apple and our core values
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts on a 7-day schedule between the hours of 6am-midnight (Central)
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OCD Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparation of an annual business plan and monitoring of performance against established targets
  • Preparation of solution pipeline and order forecasts with periodic status.implementation of pricing models that balance value to the customer and profitability to Orange
  • Personal motivation and attitude : expert
  • Resilient and driven : expert
  • Results orientation : expert
  • Prioritization and balance : advanced
  • Communication : expert
  • Personal credibility and impact : expert
  • Contract negotiation skills : expert
  • Organizational awareness : advanced
  • Commercial acumen : advanced
  • Business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking : advanced
  • Closing skills : expert
  • Analyze financial statements : advanced
  • Budgeting and financial planning : advanced
  • Leadership & matrix management : advanced
  • Written communication skills : expert
  • Oral communication skills : expert
  • Formal presentation skills : expert
  • Facilitation skills : advanced
  • Listening skills : expert
  • Project risk assessment and planning : advanced
  • Multi-vendor positioning : expert
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Sales Expert Extended SCM Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creates a complete and powerful territory business plan
  • Uncovers and runs entire sales cycles based on opportunities as directed by the Regional Sales Lead
  • Leads efforts to establish, develop, and expand market share and revenue attainment within existing and new accounts
  • Strong self-starter with the ability to make things happen individually and through extended team effort
  • Business Stakeholder management skills
  • 8+ years of experience in selling complex solutions to highly complex enterprises
  • Experience in targeting CxO’s, discussing strategic initiatives and propose solutions that leverage the SAP value proposition
  • The person who can close the deal
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Sales Expert IoT Nordics Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead initiatives and transversal programs through leadership in a matrix organization that depends on a number of external and internal functions
  • Analyze and understand complex situations from multiple angles (marketing, technical, organizational, financial, human) propose solutions, and summarize them at an executive level when executive support or approval is required
  • Analyze business case to present and defend to senior management
  • Having a clear vision about one or several verticals like industry, healthcare and smart territories
  • Orange Business Services Collaboration products
  • Orange Applications for Business portfolio in details
  • Orange Business Services products, services, processes and tools
  • 12+ years experience in combination with
  • 5 years min. experience either in consultative selling, product management, or technical management within multi-national ICT companies (preferably a Service Provider or System Integrator) with sound understanding of operational, technical, and business aspects within one’s area of expertise
  • Experience of people management or of demonstrated leadership (virtual teams) to achieve targets
  • International work experience within Multinational companies
  • Cross-Functional
  • Sense of responsibility & ownership : results minded, tenacity with a “get it done” mind set
  • Problem analysis/ problem solving minded + synthese
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Tech Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all time
  • Interfaces with customers in a professional manner & communicate effectively to provide updates on the project status and of work /or to resolve problems/issues
  • Represents Clean Harbors in regional and national networking events that best benefit growth within the assigned Line of Business
  • Work closely with operational branch teams to ensure that customer needs are being met in regards to all projects for the two job types
  • Produce accurate and timely reports through Salesforce (CRM)
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Sales Expert IoT Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with and collaborate in multi-functional & multicultural, geo dispersed teams (sales, product, marketing, engineering, consultants)
  • Engage and partner with internal and external customers and suppliers at an executive level
  • Interact with customers at a senior or executive level
  • Analyze and understand complex situations from multiple angles (marketing, technical, organizational, financial, human) propose solutions, and summarize them at an executive level when executive support or approval is requiredanalyze business case to present and defend to senior management
  • ICT industry,
  • Spoting opportunities across the client’s technology landscape which Orange & its larger ecosystem can effectively fulfill
  • IoT business transformation projects and specially the IoT platforms and enablement ecosystems
  • M2M connectivity is an asset
  • Fundamentals in corporate finance
  • Ready to travel 30% of the time
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Sales Expert Hybrid Connectivity Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build and develop relationships with country sales and account management teams
  • Work with the Account Manager to identify, define and qualify opportunities to ensure growth in target accounts (new logo and existing clients). Responsible for supporting the accounts in the sale of the end-to-end Hybrid Networks portfolio of Orange services related to the Sales Expert's specific area of expertise. End-to-end portfolio could include connectivity services, application performance management services, security services, consulting, integration services, service management, other professional services and equipment
  • Support account management team in defining scope of solution and creating compelling customer-specific propositions by creatively bundling our services capability and those available through third party vendors
  • In support of Account Managers, proactively drive innovation and value-creation for the customer by bringing intellectual value and consultative advice to key customers that enable differentiated positioning with competitors
  • Sales Expert has a strong relationship with central domain teams (Marketing, Product Development, etc.). Provide relevant input / feedback based on customer requirements. Note and escalate service development required to meet customer needs
  • Stay abreast of market-developments, trends, competitors landscape, market-based price for the Sales Expert's specific area of expertise
  • Support development of value propositions to customer that are transversal to Hybrid Networks portfolio
  • Develop partnerships and work with our partner’s local sales team to identify opportunities (Riverbed, InfoVista, Akamai, Zscaler, Fortinet etc.). Manage pipeline with partners through regular business/pipeline review
  • Identify and manage third parties within proposed solutions; position Orange as the solution integrator
  • Own responsibility for deal closure as designated by the DOA on Type A/B deals (unless delegated back to the AM) and be a contributor / account team member on Type C deals as expertise is required
  • Provide accurate forecasts of strategic and tactical opportunities
  • Support the Account Manager as required with the following tasks
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Senior Sales Expert / Business Developer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Acts as a consultant and understands the needs of the customer to evolve technical solutions across the table
  • Maintain close dialogue with customer base and key prospects for the purpose of recommending best-in-class solutions and achieving defined sales targets
  • Support team in pursuit of excellence by planning delivery of solutions, addressing technical and procedural issues, tracking process improvements, and mentoring individual members
  • Research and analyze sales potential relating to OEMs, metal and mining companies, aluminum producers, steel manufacturers, etc
  • Monitor industry trends, market activities, and competitive environment in order to identify potential improvements as well as opportunities for new products and solutions
  • Review professional publications, establish personal networks, benchmark state-of-the-art practices, and contribute to expert group work in order to maintain and improve technical know-how
  • Act as a coach and/or mentor to local ABB units, including Local Engineering Centers and Local Sales Unit
  • Accompany local units for complex negotiations to achieve results
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Dyson Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor Degree a plus
  • 1 year experience in a public interfacing role required
  • Experience in a retail sales environment required
  • Ability to work a minimum of 3 out of 4 weekends per month, including up to an hour a week for administrative work
  • Must have a professional demeanor
  • Ability to understand the Dyson brand and uphold its integrity at all times
  • Strong communication and presentation skills essential
  • Charismatic and outgoing personality
  • Good understanding of retail business operations; local market knowledge is a plus
  • Must have intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Must be self-motivated and be able to work well independently
  • Must be available to attend and actively participate in team meetings conference calls
  • Must have a valid drivers license with good driving record; reliable transportation, and ability to travel within designated region
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30 lbs., potentially overhead
  • Access to a private computer and a cell phone with ability to send/receive text messages
  • Ability to stand on your feet for up to eight hours at a time
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Sales Expert CCS Hungary Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with and collaborate in multi-functional & multicultural, geographically dispersed teams (sales, product, marketing, engineering, consultants)
  • Engage and partner with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Analyze business case to present and defend to customer
  • ICT industry
  • Technology and business fundamentals in Contact Centers
  • Fundamentals in marketing
  • 5+ years experience in combination with
  • 2 years min. experience either in consultative selling, product management, or technical management within multi-national ICT companies (preferably a Service Provider or System Integrator) with sound understanding of operational, technical, and business aspects within one’s area of expertise
  • Self-Starter, autonomous
  • Customer minded with customer facing skills
  • Pro-activy
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Chocolate Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues
  • May assist in writing weekly Department schedule
  • Communicate clear expectations for assignments
  • Delegate responsibility to appropriate Partners
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as needed
  • Convey a contagious level of enthusiasm for food
  • Communicate and model the Central Market vision
  • Typically requires 8 years experience
  • Expert knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment
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Surplus Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • Process aircraft component sales requests received via email / telephone and prioritize them according to several criteria (for example Aircraft on Ground/routine requirement, customer, price level, potential revenue)
  • Check material availability via IT system and in consultation with the responsible departments. Pricing of requested components in consideration of internal data sources and the specific customer situation
  • Negotiate sale conditions via email/telephone and consult customers according to their individual requirements; follow up on quotes and renegotiate to maximize sales success, prepare and solicit bids
  • Identify, develop and support key customers while continuously seeking new business opportunities. Assess risk parameters of new customers (for example creditworthiness, export control issues)
  • Identify and select material sources in the market to loan, exchange and purchase aircraft parts for specific customer requirements, sourcing parts, materials and repair facilities for stock and/or sales
  • Coordinate and process sales transactions, including monitoring material movements until delivery, invoice clarifications, ensuring the fulfillment of airworthiness certification requirements, resolving warranty claims
  • Support an optimized inventory management by maximizing revenue through trading of overstock inventory while ensuring material availability for contracted pooling customers by managing online inventory listings
  • Sales support including extensive research on hard to find parts, repairs manual research and tracking of exchanges and/or repairs
  • B.A./B.S. from a four-year college or university; or eight (8) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 2 to 5 years of parts brokerage experience of both airframe and powerplant, fixed and rotary wing
  • Negotiating of pricing, prepare and solicit bids
  • Purchasing and procurement with negotiated prices and lead times
  • Sourcing parts, materials and repair facilities for stock and/or sales
  • Knowledge of FAA / EASA regulations
  • Knowledge and experience with Aviation IT Platforms
  • Knowledge and experience with Regulations that apply to the sale of aircraft components
  • Excellent communication skills required along with reading, writing and active listening
  • Must be able to use all technical data
  • Possess effective negotiation and closing skills
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
  • Must have good command of the English language, oral and written
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management
  • Commitment to company values
  • Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles
  • Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people
  • Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges
  • Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner
  • Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient
  • Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback
  • Leadership - Builds commitment to team, company, mission & customer through effective & frequent communications; promotes an environment of trust; fosters a respectful, energetic & positive work culture
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At-home Mac & Mobility Sales Expert Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1+ years proven experience in a customer-facing sales or service environment
  • Customer-focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Adaptive and flexible to changing technologies, processes and environments
  • Ideal candidate will have experience using a Mac and an iOS device
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic issues related to home-office technology (the kind of person who cycles power to equipment before calling a help desk for assistance)
  • Ability to type in excess of 45 WPM with 95%+ accuracy
  • Must be able to work a schedule from 7:00 am to 10pm (Central) within a 7-day work week, including holidays, with additional flexibility during high volume times of the year