Aaron Zimmerman
Monticello,KY
Summary
Top-performing sales representative with a proven track record of exceeding $1 million in sales. Expertise in relationship building, market analysis, and strategic sales to drive revenue growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Representative
Playtopia, Inc.
Ferguson, KY
06.2019 - Current
- Achieved top sales representative status, ranking #1 in total sales company-wide.
- Surpassed $1 million in sales for fiscal year 2023, setting a new benchmark at location.
- Commercial outdoor recreational product company: Developed new sales across KY/TN/OH.
- Delivered presentations for a wide variety of associations across the market tailoring to each.
- Participated in industry conferences and trade shows.
Territory Sales Representative
Polymershapes Engineered Plastics
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Drove product sales of engineered polymer products through contact with industrial plant engineers, Kaizan teams, maintenance departments.
- Provided insight on better performing products after analysis of needs based on customer feedback.
- Consistently achieved over $800k in revenue across the market.
- Identified new market growth opportunities through networking with existing clients.
- Provided field training for new hire sales.
National Business Development Manager
Stanley Black and Decker/Sargent & Greenleaf
Nicholasville, Kentucky
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed and drove monthly national sales ranging from $400k to $600k.
- Established partnerships with local vendors, increasing product availability and sales opportunities in targeted markets.
- Customized proposals to align product offerings with specific client needs based on first hand analysis.
- Facilitated training sessions for customer sales teams, improving product knowledge and sales techniques to drive new sales.
Territory Sales Representative
Fifth Third Processing Solutions
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Achieved top 12% ranking in accounts signed company wide.
- Company sold to competitor and dissolved existing sales teams.
Customer Account Manager/ New Sales
AAA Allied Group
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Achieved 138% of sales goal in the first year.
- Provided additional market growth by offering new solutions to existing clients.
Outside Sales Executive
Cintas Corporation
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Achieved prestigious Presidents Club nationwide.
- Achieved top sales performer status in group during first full quarter.
- Earned multiple Salesman of the Month and Salesman of the Quarter awards across two locations. (Lexington, KY/Columbia, SC)
- Completed management trainee program.
- Consistently provided in the field training for new hires and offered guidance to sales managers across multiple locations as to offer employment or not.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Technology
Berea College
Berea, KY06-2000
Skills
- Sales strategy
- Needs assessment
- Sales presentations
- Territory planning
- Market analysis
- Relationship management
Timeline
Regional Sales Representative
Playtopia, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
Polymershapes Engineered Plastics
01.2014 - 05.2019
National Business Development Manager
Stanley Black and Decker/Sargent & Greenleaf
01.2011 - 01.2014
Territory Sales Representative
Fifth Third Processing Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2011
Customer Account Manager/ New Sales
AAA Allied Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
Outside Sales Executive
Cintas Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Management Technology
Berea College