Enthusiastic Insides Sales Manager with a distinguished dedication to training a fantastic team in both meeting and exceeding sales goals. Methodical with long-term budgeting, inventory management, and motivating employees to maximize their potential. Committed to collaborating with all departments and our other locations to ensure marketing success and a high standard of customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Team Lead
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
Cary, NC
02.2023 - Current
Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
Forecasted sales for different accounts and managed inventory to ensure sufficient products at each site.
Trained and coached new office staff and territory sales managers on best practices, customer service, and account management.
Recruited top talent for open positions within Capital Area Accessory Distributors.
Monitored employee productivity and motivated team to meet daily goals.
Responded to escalations quickly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
Hosted, mentored, trained, and coached all interns working at our location.
Trusted to manage operations in the absence of the Director and General Manager.
Inside Sales
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
Cary, NC
01.2020 - 02.2023
Provide car dealers with information about GM accessory popularity and compatibility
Fulfill online orders from dealers and customers utilizing the Ecommerce option
Communicate directly with Territory Sales Management staff in effort to implement accessory promotions and solidify future stock orders
Troubleshoot and rectify any shipping mishaps, while providing customer service to ensure timely and professional future deliveries
completed 6 month internship doing retail car sales at Hendrick Chevrolet Cary
Administrative Claims Specialist
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
Cary, NC
09.2018 - 01.2020
Responsible for managing and balancing up to $50k in negative debt accrued by damaged/defective GM parts
Maintained a direct relationship with GM staff in effort to obtain credits in a timely manner
Effectively researched any claim rejections for successful resubmittal
Solely responsible for the housing, organization, receiving, and shipment of claimed parts with very minimal supervision
Selected to travel and assist in the training of claims staff at Southern Vehicle Accessories in Baton Rouge, LA
Assisted inside sales staff with calls, online orders, and dropships
Assisted Warehouse staff with shipping and receiving duties
Membership Professional
Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
Durham, NC
03.2015 - 10.2018
Processed large and major national group enrollments
Performed maintenance and update information of group members as requested
Analyzed discrepancies and troubleshoot to prevent potential errors in enrollment
Confirmed accuracy of information, analyze, and resolve claims discrepancies
Proficiency with PowerMHS, Oracle, FACETS, MACESS, Mobius, Emdeon NetDirect
Performed outbound calling campaigns to promote new products or services.
Monitored call queues in order to prioritize incoming calls by urgency or importance level.
Detention Officer Sergeant
Wake County Sheriff
Raleigh, NC
12.2011 - 03.2015
Wake County 51st DOCC Academy Class President
Shift commander of a platoon of 50 officers
Conducted interviews, investigations, and review footage of facility incidents
Pinpointed and resolved potential arrestee issues by discussing offenses, affiliations, and possible conflicts with other detainees
Assisted in the recruiting process of recent graduates and military personnel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
North Carolina State University
01-2005
Skills
Multiline phone systems
Sales staff training
Customer service management
Recruitment
Customer relationship building
Job training
Large group presentations
Public speaking
Motivational speeches
Social media and promotions
Influencer marketing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inside Sales Team Lead
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
02.2023 - Current
Inside Sales
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
01.2020 - 02.2023
Administrative Claims Specialist
Capital Area Accessory Distributors
09.2018 - 01.2020
Membership Professional
Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
03.2015 - 10.2018
Detention Officer Sergeant
Wake County Sheriff
12.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
North Carolina State University
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