Driven sales consultant enthusiastic about working in fast-paced, competitive environments. Hardworking, knowledgeable and quick thinking. Uses tact, diplomacy and persuasive communication to overcome objectives and close sales. Consistent high-achiever.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Clerk
Imagine Holidays
06.2018 - Current
Working in a fast-paced online call centre for Australian and New Zealand clients
Selling international and domestic cruise and land packages to customers over the phone and via email
Providing excellent customer service
Explaining product prices and packages as well as answering questions and addressing concerns of customers.
Overcoming objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
Utilizing sales techniques to build customer interest and close sales.
Implementing upselling techniques to increase revenue and move product.
Answering questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
Recording and updating customer information in online systems.
Following up with customers to solicit further sales.
Displaying excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
Building relationships with customers using strong persuasion and active listening skills.
Professional Travel Consultant
Holiday Planet
02.2013 - 06.2018
Worked in a fast-paced online call centre for Australian clients
Sold international and domestic cruise and land packages to customers over the phone and via email
Provided excellent customer service
Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
Lift Operator
Whistler Blackcomb Lift Operations
12.2011 - 01.2013
Provided excellent customer service
Acted as first point of contact for the company
Ran and maintained over 40 ski lifts over 2 mountains
Maintained a high level of cleanliness of the workstation, involving shovelling large amounts of snow, removing debris, and safe removal of overhanging ice
High volume of lifting and handling guests skis and snowboards throughout the day
Assisted maintenance staff with their everyday safety checks and preventative maintenance
Liaised with Ski Patrol and dispatch on a regular basis to locate and rescue injured or lost patrons, retrieve lost equipment and maintain optimal drive speeds and performance of the mountain
Travel Consultant
Best Flights, Online Travel Agency
06.2010 - 12.2011
Provided excellent customer service
Acted as first point of contact for the company
Sold international and domestic flights to customers over the phone and via email
Sold travel insurance, coach tours, car hire and accommodation to customers over the phone and via email
General administration duties
Took payments from customers from Australia and internationally
Liaised with wholesalers and airlines on customer’s behalves
Created invoices for customers
Used worldwide “SABRE” system for flights
Head, Administration Officer
RAC Insurance, P.R.I.S
10.2009 - 05.2010
Provided administration support to the Program Office and the P.R.I.S.M project
Created, edited and maintained all purchase orders for the project
Created, edited and maintained floor plans for the project
Liaised directly with Project Managers and Business Owners for RACI
Acted as main point of contact for all consultants, contractors and full-time staff associated with the P.R.I.S.M project
Organised all catering and room set-ups for recurring meetings for the project
Created and maintained a high volume of large excel spreadsheets
Created, edited and maintained correspondence packs to Business Owners, Project Managers and international business partners
Maintenance of all leave requests and authorisations for the project
Organised functions for RAC Insurance
Coordinated daily meetings for Data Migration
Centre Administrator
GSTT FOUNDATION TRUST, Postgraduate
03.2008 - 09.2009
Provided administration support to Senior Management Team
Acted as PA to the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education
Assisted with annual large-scale events in the Centre
Took dictation and constructed confidential business letters to senior staff
Medical audio tape transcription for the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education
Administrated and organised the General Practice VTS Doctor’s scheme
Liaised directly with senior doctors and management
Acted as main point of contact for GP trainees and junior doctors