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WARREN ABERNATH

Madison

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience at Lowe's Home Improvement, excelling in high-volume remote flooring sales. Proven ability to anticipate customer needs while managing installation processes efficiently. Skilled in utilizing the Installation Management System and fostering collaboration to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth. Recognized for delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Selling Remote Coordinator

Lowes Home Improvment
MADISON
01.2022 - Current

works within system-based work queue to identify activities ready for review.

• Works in various internal selling and project management systems to obtain and verify information related to service requests and to communicate with others involved in the quoting process.

• Sends, receives and responds to questions from Stores and Service Providers related to quote details and escalates issues/questions when appropriate; communicates with others via phone, email and other communication applications.

• When available, adds product and/or promotional information to a quote as well as any additional labor items and associated charges needed to complete the quote not already included.

• Completes quote re figures as needed (e.g., when a customer changes mind on something that affects the scope or cost of a project); includes re figuring quotes based on existing measurements or changing quotes based on new measurements or increased project scope.

• Provides peers and leadership team with relevant and timely information when needed to support their decisions and work activities.

• Provides relevant feedback to Supervisor regarding what is working well and not working with the centralized selling model.

• Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding the process of Stores qualifying customers to help determine gaps in the process.

• Displays a keen understanding of local competitive offerings, recognizing and communicating the advantages of Lowe’s products and services to employees and customers

• Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions

• Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs

• Listens to, identifies, anticipates, and responds to customer needs

• Follows-up with customers to ensure all order and project requirements are satisfactorily met

Zone 1 Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
Madison
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivering quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean and safe and stocked with products our customers need.
  • Leading and enabling a team of associates to deliver the best possible customer experience in the store.
  • I work with Store Leadership to identify approaches and behaviors, then communicate those best practices to the team.

Specialty Sales Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
Madison
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Providing customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Managed installation of PSE. Appliances, Millworks, Cabinets.
  • Developed regional sales leading practices and maintained focused to control practices.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service within a defined parameter.

Kitchen Cabinet Sales Specialist

Lowe's
Madison
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated product providers, third party logistics, service providers, and customers.
  • Award winning high volume cabinet retail sales.
  • Maintained efficient customer service support over a long period of time.

Flooring Sales Specialist

Lowe's
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed efficient communication to provide excellent customer service support.
  • Managed a high volume of customer calls and direct customer service experience.
  • Managed IMS to facilitate the installation process.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Political Science

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Statesboro, GA

Skills

  • Installation Management System
  • Listens, identifies, anticipates, and responds to customer needs
  • Organizes work procedure to ensure most efficient work flow while collaborating with others
  • High volume remote flooring sales

Timeline

Central Selling Remote Coordinator

Lowes Home Improvment
01.2022 - Current

Zone 1 Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2021 - 01.2022

Specialty Sales Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
04.2019 - 05.2021

Kitchen Cabinet Sales Specialist

Lowe's
07.2018 - 06.2020

Flooring Sales Specialist

Lowe's
05.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Political Science

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
WARREN ABERNATH