1. Brian Kehoe
165 Earlsdale Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1L3
647-473-2314 bewkehoe@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Motivated sales professional with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional customer
service within the retail industry
Passion for building and sustaining long-term relationships that consistently optimize the
customer experience and in turn deliver profitable results
Ability to attract, retain and develop top talent with strong sales leadership
Proven innovative thinking and demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and influence staff at all
levels
Serving as a key point of contact for addressing client and staff product related
inquiries and concerns
Adept at communicating company policies and procedures, maintaining customer
Loyalty along with reaching weekly and monthly sales quotas
Co-operative team player with experience training and mentoring staff ensuring
individual growth and professional development needs are met
Atlas Award recipient for supporting and mentoring fellow colleagues, training and updating
associates on product knowledge, selling and operational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate 2014-Present
Brooks Brothers
Showcasing a high end luxury line of traditional men's clothing to the general public
Set daily targets which are achieved on a regular basis
Coordinate wardrobes for clients from head to toe
Ordering stock from the warehouse or other store locations, to fill client's requests
Identify, marking/pinning garments which required alterations
Follow up with clients once garments are altered resolving any queries or
concerns they might have
Personalize the client purchasing experience by writing each individual a hand written Thank
you note
Informing clients of special events (sales, promos, etc.) either by mail or email
Performed general maintenance - re-stocking shelves, racks, folding clothes,
cleaning glass vitrines
Assist fellow colleagues with locating merchandise items, aiding them in the packaging and
bagging of the articles
Sales Professional 2007 - 2014
Tiffany & Co.
Assisted the company in reaching 10 percent growth by consistently reaching and surpassing
sales quotas associated with building ongoing client loyalty to the brand name, advising clients
of new arrivals and promoting in store events
Presented a Collection of Products to Commemorate special occasions such as birthdays,
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Christmas, graduations, anniversaries and christenings
Analyzed the needs of the clients through the use of strategic questions to ensure their
individuals product needs were met through in store merchandise or special orders
Kept informed of new product lines through company website, video and online research
Collaborated with other staff to complete inventory maintenance, both weekly and yearly in store
counts
Chosen as one of four watch specialists; received specialized in store training from Tiffany New
York watch representative
Mentored and facilitated weekly small groups sessions consisting of new and current staff with
knowledge of Tiffany's watch collection including product history, location of manufacturing and
maintenance related specifications
Reduced jewelry returns by providing product knowledge, relating to maintenance, cleaning
options and proper storage to the client
Sales Manager/Owner 2004-2009
Capri
Played a key role in the business development, branding, planning and marketing of the
company
Responsible for all aspects of the planning and executing of day-to-day operations including
daily financial goals
Devised strategic marketing and sales plans such as introducing lower price point items to the
inventory, to improve revenues and profitability
Meeting with vendors to negotiate and finalize purchase orders and to ensure low cost
production of merchandise
Promoting business through in-store window advertising
Completed demonstrations to educate the client on product offering, it's versatility and
maintenance options
Notified clients of in-store promotions, sales and new collections
Balanced point of sale, monthly financial statements; filed quarterly PST and GST reports
Purchased bank wire transfers when buying new merchandise; played an active role in ordering
new items
Reconciled shipments with invoices and original purchase orders
Trained new hires with operating the pos, approaching client, identifying the customer's needs
and closing the sale
EDUCATION
Grade XII (GED Nova Scotia)