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Work History
Education
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James Coates

Summary

I am a communicative sales and customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. I have experience in managing large amounts of inbound & outbound sales and service calls and also sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Skills with CRM systems as well as outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. I have great understanding of windows and microsoft office also. I am committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and I am a persuasive and friendly individual driven to exceed performance standards and sales targets.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Sales/Customer Service Representative

Three Ireland
Limerick
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns and technical support.
  • Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used that data to improve customer service as well as my own skills.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to accomplish service goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Collaborated with a sales team to align with sales objectives, with the aim to boost sales by a certain percentage to meet targets.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes.
  • Followed up with customers after purchase to ensure satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Bartender

Ma Nolan's Irish Pub
Nice
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • I moved to Nice, France for travelling purposes and there I found a job in a nearby Irish Pub in Old town Nice where I worked before returning to ireland in March 2022.
  • Mixing, garnishing and serving both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to customers.
  • Demonstrated full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods.
  • Optimized customer experience, Greeting each customer with a positive attitude.
  • Overlooked bar inventory, restocked low supplies and placed orders.

Retail Sales Associate

Lifestyle sports
Limerick
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Maintained a clean work environment.
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.

Education

Microsoft Power BI Data Analytics

Coursra
Online

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization

Coursera
Online Course

Leaving Certificate Honours

Castletroy College
Limerick

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Building rapport
  • Critical Thinking
  • An eagerness to learn
  • Working within a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Sales engagement
  • Upselling

Affiliations

  • I play hurling for Old Christians GAA club and complete in weekly matchups against other limerick teams.
  • I have a keen interest in golf and have been a member of castletroy golf club for 5 years now.
  • I work out daily and in my spare time I enjoy travelling with friends and family.

Accomplishments

  • I have been the sales champion in my current role for over 1 year now. I have a track record for exceeding sales targets and was chosen to promote sales techniques and what works best to the rest of the teams in my department. I did this by creating powerpoints and sending out emails with tips to encourage other agents to pitch on every call to maximise commission and to also exceed their own individual targets.

Timeline

Customer Sales/Customer Service Representative

Three Ireland
06.2022 - Current

Bartender

Ma Nolan's Irish Pub
07.2021 - 03.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Lifestyle sports
12.2019 - 03.2021

Microsoft Power BI Data Analytics

Coursra

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization

Coursera

Leaving Certificate Honours

Castletroy College
James Coates