Accomplished Sales Manager offering 12 years of experience developing and maximizing schools based sales throughout the midwest. Proven track record in achieving significant sales milestones, developing new markets, and delivering professional presentations to diverse audiences. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Strong leadership and management skills demonstrated in previous roles, with a history of exceeding sales targets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Territory Sales Manager
Century Resources, Inc. (School group product based fundraising company)
08.2012 - Current
Promoted to Senior Territory Sales Manager for achieving 60,000 total units
First representative to reach this milestone in Missouri since 2003
Consistently in top 20% of sales rep year unit production
Helped train and mentor new sales associates
Successfully expanded territory into new and previously underserved markets
Implemented strategies targeting large-volume clients while retaining existing customer base
Specialized in working with schools, clubs, and youth groups, particularly focusing on band/choir groups, cheer/dance groups, youth sports clubs, and Jr
ROTC
Conducted daily face-to-face cold calls to prospect 5-8 new accounts and made professional sales presentations
Delivered public presentations to student groups, ranging from 10 to 600 students, to help them raise funds.
Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication
Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services
Assistant Store Manager
Multiple Locations
01.2008 - 08.2012
Assisted in day-to-day operation of suburban retail store with 23 employees, generating over $3 million in annual sales
Provided leadership and direction to two Department Managers, ensuring excellent customer service across Technology, Furniture, Supplies, and DPS departments
Contributed to store's financial performance by promoting customer satisfaction, monitoring expenses, and achieving profitability goals
Managed store's selling environment, providing training on product knowledge, selling skills, and customer service
Collaborated with Business Services Division to identify new sales prospects and assist in opening new accounts for small to medium-sized business clients
Executed merchandise and visual presentation standards, facilitated merchandise flow to the sales floor, and ensured adherence to loss prevention procedures
Performed Manager-on-Duty functions, leading complete store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
Store Manager Trainee
Office Depot
02.2102 - 04.2012
Completed SMDP (Store manager development program)
Shadowed managers throughout our district.
Department Manager
10.2001 - 01.2008
Promoted and relocated to Creve Coeur store as Customer Service/Technology Department Manager, later transferred to the higher-volume St
Peters store as Receiving/Customer Service/Technology Department Manager.
Education
Business
St Louis Community College Meramec
Kirkwood
Skills
Sales Growth & Market Expansion
Customer Relationship Management
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
Retail Store Operations & Management
Staff Leadership & Development
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Technology & Office Product Solutions
Pipeline Management
Territory expansion
Sales Training
Relationship Building
CRM Software
Staff Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager Trainee
Office Depot
02.2102 - 04.2012
Senior Territory Sales Manager
Century Resources, Inc. (School group product based fundraising company)
08.2012 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Multiple Locations
01.2008 - 08.2012
Department Manager
10.2001 - 01.2008
Business
St Louis Community College Meramec
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