Hi, I’m
Eric Lynch
Dublin 20
Summary
Dynamic Van Sales Representative with a proven track record at Fine Food Dining, excelling in territory management and sales strategy development. Recognized for generating repeat business through exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. Skilled in route planning and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring optimal product recommendations.
Reliable and upbeat [Job Title] successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Overview
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Food Dining
Van Sales Representative
2011.01 - Current (15 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Carroll Meats
Van Sales Representative
2010.04 - 2010.09 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Brady Family
Van Sales Representative
2008.03 - 2009.05 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Deli Meats
Van Sales Representative
2002.08 - 2008.04 (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Topaz Ireland
Assistant Manager
2001.01 - 2002.04 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Contract People
Merchandiser
2000.02 - 2000.12 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Irish Shell Petrol Station
Manager
1995.07 - 2000.01 (4 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.o
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Irish Shell Petrol Stations
Assistant Manager
1994.03 - 1995.06 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Statoil Petrol Stations
Trainee Manager
1994.03 - 1995.05 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Operated cash registers and managed financial transactions.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
Sl Motor Company
Forecourt Attendant
1983.04 - 1994.02 (10 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Followed state and local laws regarding cigarette and alcohol sales.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment, counter area, floor, restrooms and exterior pump area to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
- Watched customers at pumps to help prevent drive-offs, unsafe misuse of gasoline containers and pumping of multiple cars within same transaction.
- Supported fuel station safety as top priority in work for benefit of team members, customers and business.
Pmpa Insurance
Apprentice Panel Beater and Car Painter
1980.08 - 1993.02 (12 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
Self Employed
Panal Beater and Car Painter
1982.02 - 1983.03 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Education
St Davids Cbs Artane, Ireland
High School Diploma
1979-08
Skills
- Territory management
- Cold calling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Financial acumen
- Route planning
- Sales strategy development
- Cold calling experience
- Sales target achievement
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Van Sales Representative
Fine Food Dining
2011.01 - Current (15 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Van Sales Representative
Carroll Meats
2010.04 - 2010.09 (5 education.months_Label)
Van Sales Representative
Brady Family
2008.03 - 2009.05 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Van Sales Representative
Deli Meats
2002.08 - 2008.04 (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Assistant Manager
Topaz Ireland
2001.01 - 2002.04 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Merchandiser
Contract People
2000.02 - 2000.12 (10 education.months_Label)
Manager
Irish Shell Petrol Station
1995.07 - 2000.01 (4 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Assistant Manager
Irish Shell Petrol Stations
1994.03 - 1995.06 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Trainee Manager
Statoil Petrol Stations
1994.03 - 1995.05 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Forecourt Attendant
Sl Motor Company
1983.04 - 1994.02 (10 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Panal Beater and Car Painter
Self Employed
1982.02 - 1983.03 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Apprentice Panel Beater and Car Painter
Pmpa Insurance
1980.08 - 1993.02 (12 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
St Davids Cbs
High School Diploma