Skilled Executive Training Specialist highly effective a conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as Sales, Prospecting, CRM. Enthusiastic personality with a hands-on, creative style. Passionate about empowering people for growth and success. Ready to apply 12 years experience to a challenging long-term position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Agent Manager
SCI
08.2023 - Current
Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Explained features and advantages of [Type] products or services to promote sales.
Expanded client base by diligently prospecting new leads and effectively presenting product offerings.
Achieved top performer status within the company due to consistent high sales numbers.
Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
Led regular team meetings to review progress toward goals, share best practices, and address any challenges or obstacles faced by Sales Agents.
Obtained sales goal of 1 million in personal volume
Area Vice President of DivisionalTraining
Eastern Division, Stonemor Partners
12.2021 - 07.2023
Promoted to Divisional Training position after success in AVP role.
Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to DVP.
Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
Increased employee retention by 25% through strategic new hire training program development
Area Vice President of Sales
Stonemor Partners
08.2019 - 12.2021
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Created and implemented new business opportunities by utilizing strategic networking strategies.
Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data and reported information to area managers.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development, and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
Managed sales programs, supervised sales representatives and evaluated KPIs for promotional opportunities.
Encouraged cross-selling of additional products and services through relationship-building and acquired understanding of customer business needs.
Prepared and implemented strategic growth plans for territory based on company goals and expectations.
Hired, supervised and coached 200 employees on sales strategies to optimize performance.
Coordinated staff sales meetings to discuss developmental strategy, best practices and process improvements.
Territory Sales Manager
Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Stonemor Partners
08.2018 - 01.2019
Promoted to Sales Manager after success in call center
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Held weekly meetings with team to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Exceeded regional annual sales target by 40%.
Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff.
Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals
Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities and maintain consistent growth rate at 20% or higher
CSR Supervisor
Stonemor Partners
08.2015 - 08.2018
Fulfilled administrative duties, including: completing and filing paperwork, directing a multi-line phone and setting appointments
Contributed to the company's sales initiative, surpassing 2 million in reported volume in the first year
Audited call center representatives to ensure quality service was being provided
Used cold calling methods to update potential or current customers on new products or deals
Collaborated with RVP of sales to plan, develop and implement the CSR room for the entire company
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
Front End Coordinator
Giant Eagle
03.2012 - 08.2015
Greeted and directed customers
Provided customer service with minimal instruction and supervision
Answered customers' questions on purchases, store policies, and store returns
Accepted customer payments, and made change when necessary
Coached customers on how to use self-checkout stations
Guided customer disputes toward positive resolution with listening and diplomacy skills
Assured that no more than 4 people were in line
Coordinated breaks and lunches
Did price changes for weekly sales and in store promotions