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Anthony Cottingham

11601 W Lago Vista, Farmers Branch,TX

Summary

Results driven Sales Manager with more than 10 years of progressive experience in quota-driven environments. Adept at growing territories with a determined and hardworking approach. Known professionally for my courteous and cordial demeanor, tireless work ethic, and my ability to perform under pressure when faced with new challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

SGWS
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop, coach, and motivate the sales force to ensure that a high professional standard is achieved, and monthly sales targets are hit
  • Build and promote strong, long lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
  • Handling and resolving customer complaints regarding product and/or service
  • Oversaw the development of a 4-member team by promoting results driven processes
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed competitor's activities and devised measures to stay ahead in the market competition.

SALES CONSULTANT

SGWS
Dallas, TX
09.2015 - 04.2022
  • Maintain productive relationships with customers through exceptional follow up after sales
  • Efficiently address issues with accounts to ensure quick resolution
  • Cross merchandise and upsell products to customers
  • Networked with problematic accounts, which helped to build lasting rapport and boosted revenue opportunities
  • Met with customers on a frequent basis to check on satisfaction and propose new ideas to help grow their business
  • Preplan sales calls for daily, weekly, and monthly success.
  • Created customized presentations for potential customers based on their requirements.

Team Supervisor

Staples
Dallas, TX
05.2014 - 01.2015
  • Lead a team of 12 employees to meet sales goals and maintain operational efficiency
  • Maintained friendly and professional interactions with both customers and employees
  • Communicated inventory needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion
  • Trained new hires on register operations, customer service, and inventory management
  • Opened and closed the store, which included balancing the registers and the safe, also creating staff assignments to ensure our daily goals were being met.

Sales ASsociate

Staples
07.2011 - 05.2014
  • Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency
  • Created attractive displays
  • Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers
  • Worked a flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer flow
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.

Education

Bachelor of arts - Sociology

University of Norht Texas
Denton, TX
05.2015

Associates of Arts -

EL Centro Middle College
06.2011

Skills

  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Territory and account management
  • Customer Rapport/Service
  • Strategic Planning
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict Management
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Microsoft Word/Excel proficiency
  • Self-Motivation

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

SGWS
04.2022 - Current

SALES CONSULTANT

SGWS
09.2015 - 04.2022

Team Supervisor

Staples
05.2014 - 01.2015

Sales ASsociate

Staples
07.2011 - 05.2014

Bachelor of arts - Sociology

University of Norht Texas

Associates of Arts -

EL Centro Middle College
Anthony Cottingham