ALEXANDRA BALLARD
Polar Service Centers dba Depot Connect International
Glendale,AZ
Results-driven Outside Sales Representative with expertise in managing multi-state industrial accounts for fluid handling, hydraulics, and pneumatic solutions. Specializes in prospecting, technical sourcing, quoting, and contract negotiation, while revitalizing inactive accounts and addressing customer needs with OEM and aftermarket solutions. Achieved consistent territory growth through effective field sales and account management.
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Work History
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
7 Months
Polar Service Centers dba Depot Connect International | 03.2026 - Current
- Field Sales: Prospected new customers through cold calling and appointment setting. Managed key customer relationships and helped grow business. Work with inactive business to help reestablish business relationships.
- Territory Coverage: Manage and grow the AZ, NM, and Las Vegas territory, selling fluid handling equipment, tank trailer parts, and repair services for industrial and fleet accounts.
- Project Quoting: Build quotes for full equipment builds and major shop repairs, coordinating directly with the service department, vendors, and factory reps to make sure the specs match customer needs.
- Technical Sourcing: Walk job sites and shop floors to inspect broken down equipment, pulling VINs, BOMs, and measurements to source the right OEM, aftermarket, or hard-to-find replacement parts.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
10 Months
Midwest Hose & Specialty | 04.2025 - 02.2026
- Revenue Impact: Built a $1M+ multi-state territory in 10 months through cold calling, field visits, and building relationships with major key customers.
- Account Growth: Grew core accounts between 84% and 626% across Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso, working entirely remote without local branch support.
- Territory Coverage: Traveled the Southwest region constantly to open new business with fleet managers, shop owners, and industrial buyers in underserved markets.
- Recurring Sales: Set up on-site VMI programs for industrial clients to secure steady, repeat product orders and to save the customer money on down time.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
1 Year 2 Months
Tifco Industries | 02.2024 - 04.2025
- Inventory Management: Implemented customized shop inventory systems, reducing client downtime and eliminating costly emergency parts orders.
- Route Development: Developed MRO sales route across Arizona, establishing VMI services in underserved areas to enhance access to critical parts.
- President's Club: Generated $415K in new sales in my first 10 months, earning President's Club honors for top-tier territory performance.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
2 Years 1 Month
Kimball Midwest - Phoenix, AZ | 12.2021 - 01.2024
- Territory Growth: More than doubled annual territory revenue from $137K to $345K (152% growth) in a single year.
- Managed the Phoenix metro area, independently building new sales routes through cold calling maintenance shops and industrial plants to expand customer base.
- Demonstrated products on shop floors and sourced specialty hardware to address specific equipment and maintenance challenges for clients.
OWNER / COSMETOLOGIST
5 Years 11 Months
Mane Rocker Hair LLC - Glendale, AZ | 08.2017 - 07.2023
- Customer Retention: Developed steady recurring clientele and maintained a high client retention rate through customer service and color specialties.
- Client Acquisition: Grew a profitable customer base from social media, referral programs, and repeat business.
- Business Management: Built and ran an independent salon business for 13 years, managing all financial oversight, marketing, scheduling, and inventory purchasing.
Education
Cosmetology License
Paul Mitchell The School - Phoenix, AZ
12-2012
- Dean's List
- Phase 2 Specialist (Advanced Training in Skills and Techniques)
High School Diploma
Northern New Mexico Community College - Espanola, NM
05-2000
Skills
Fluid handling sales
B2B Technical Sales
New Business Prospecting
Independent Sales Development
Sales strategy
Multi-State Territory Expansion
Territory networking
Technical Sales Support
Certification
MSHA Part 46 Recertification, October 2025, Surface New Miner Training, October 2024
Timeline
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Polar Service Centers dba Depot Connect International
03.2026 - CurrentRead more
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Midwest Hose & Specialty
04.2025 - 02.2026Read more
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Tifco Industries
02.2024 - 04.2025Read more
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Kimball Midwest
12.2021 - 01.2024Read more
OWNER / COSMETOLOGIST
Mane Rocker Hair LLC
08.2017 - 07.2023Read more
Paul Mitchell The School - Cosmetology License,
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Northern New Mexico Community College - High School Diploma,
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