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Bill Edens

Hebron,MD

Summary

Seasoned professional salesman. Experienced in retail, special event and door to door sales. I've sold low and high ticket products and services with sales cycles ranging from immediate to months long.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/manager

Wood Fence Pros
Reserve, LA

Sales and installation of wood, vinyl, chain link and ornamental iron fencing.

Hired and supervised fencing crew. Ordered materials, collected payments and monitored quality of final product.

Sales and Production Manager

Admiral Property Restoration
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 06.2018
  • Attended insuranceadjustermnt meetings to ensure all damage identifiedand included in the repair estimate.
  • Developed strong client relationships with consistent follow-ups and excellent customer service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
  • Ordered roofing per xactimate estimates and scheduled roofing crew installations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets through diligent prospecting efforts and strategic account management initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality products in a timely manner while maintaining strict quality control standards throughout the entire production process.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Wrote sales contracts and assisted with collections.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to create promotional campaigns that increased product visibility and drove sales grow

Performed pre-installation site evaluations to determine any potential cincerns and circumstances of note prior to scheduling jobs.

New and Pre-owned Auto Salesman

Dodge Country
Killeen, TX
03.2015 - 06.2018

New and pre-owned car sales. Greeted customers professionally, assisting with vehicle selection and financing documents. Closed sales and maintained high customer satisfaction index. Following up after the sale and soliciting referral business.

  • Closed deals successfully with strong negotiation skills and knowledge of financing options.
  • Conducted thorough vehicle presentations, highlighting features and benefits tailored to individual customer preferences.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
10.2023 - Current

Warmly greeted customers.

Assisted with locating and selecting products.

Kept work areas, neat,stocked, clean and free of clutter.

Salesperson

Recon PDR
Forest City, NC
06.2018 - 10.2023
  • Hail damage automobile repair services. Pointless dent repairs. Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted door to door prospecting and networking efforts.

  • Implemented effective sales strategies to maximize revenue generation.
  • Developed relationships with clientsand insurance adjusters for increased loyalty.
  • Exceeded monthly targets by diligently following up on leads and closing deals promptly.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Streamlined sales processes to reduce inefficiencies and improve overall productivity.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
  • Coached new hires on sales techniques, contributing to their development as successful team members.
  • Met with insurance adjusters for damage assessment, ensuring all damage repairs are addressed in the claim estimate.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.

Education

General Studies

Ponca City Senior High School
Ponca City, OK
1984

Skills

Lead generation, in store and/or door to door Build interest in products or services, confirm interest and next steps

Sales,

Property greet customers and build rapport

Qualify customers with crafted questions

Actively listen for buyers motivation

Suggest appropriate product or service to meet customers needs and maximize the opportunity

Flush out and clarify all objections

Address and overcome objections based on their motivations

Close the sale and maintain customer satisfaction

Follow up after the sale

Timeline

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
10.2023 - Current

Salesperson

Recon PDR
06.2018 - 10.2023

Sales and Production Manager

Admiral Property Restoration
03.2015 - 06.2018

New and Pre-owned Auto Salesman

Dodge Country
03.2015 - 06.2018

General Studies

Ponca City Senior High School

Owner/manager

Wood Fence Pros
Bill Edens