General Merchandise Clerk Resume
General merchandise clerk work in retail industry where they store, order, and receive merchandise falling under general category. As a large volume of products are included in the general category that ranges from health, beauty, books, accessories, candies, packing items, magazines, etc., the clerks have to be familiar about all these products. They also have to decide and display the products in a way that is easy to see and look attractive. In addition to displaying products, they have to assist customers in locating items and performing the role of a cashier.
Retail industry wants general merchandise clerks with a combination of sales, clerical, and customer service skills. In addition, they want someone who can lift at least 40 pounds, have basic calculation skills, can communicate in a professional and friendly manner, operate computer and collect payment. In short, they expect to read a resume identical to this sample.
General Merchandise Clerk Resume Example
Donald J. Taul
3132 North Bend River Road
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: 606-764-3738
Email: djtaul@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a general merchandise clerk position with “Barbie Supermarket,” to provide efficient, productive, and growth-oriented customer service and add to the sales and revenue of the facility.
Summary of Skills:
- Experienced in executing instructions perfectly and in time
- Excellent mathematical and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate distinctly with written and verbal communication
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stock and retrieve items from overhead storage areas
- Excellent stamina to stand for long hours, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and push weight
- Familiarity with computer systems and various general products
Work Experience:
General Merchandise Clerk
Ace Mega Mart, Lexington, KY
April 2013 - Present
- Walking through the shelves and replenishing merchandise
- Monitoring cleanliness of the store and instructing housekeeping department to do the needful
- Welcoming customers and providing them prompt and friendly service
- Interacting with customers sensing their mood and topics of interest
- Accompanying customers and showing them range of products stocked on shelves
- Maintaining discipline and behaving professionally with customers by maintaining adequate distance during conversation
- Ordering products and supplies in time to avoid 'out-of-stock' situations
General Merchandise Clerk
Comfy Retail Store, Lexington, KY
July 2012 - March 2013
- Displayed friendly, professional, and courteous attitude in providing customer service
- Provided assistance to customers in purchasing what they are looking for
- Categorized general products and prepared displays accordingly
- Suggested store manager for implementing schemes for spiking sales
- Stayed current with new utility products launched by companies
- Negotiated with company's representative for discount and replacement of damaged goods
- Performed the job of cashier and placed order for general products
Education:
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High School Diploma
Friend's High School, Lexington, KY
2011
Reference:
On request.
