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Arthur Wright

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Award winning Business-to-Business sales of CPGs with over 39 years of experience. Background reflects strengths in launching new products, programs, and services. Effective interpersonal skills establishing and growing a loyal customer base and turning underachieving territories into highly profitable business enterprises within extremely competitive markets. Professional that displays elevated levels of integrity as a front-line corporate representative, while constantly demonstrating strong presentational, organizational, and communicational skills. Practice’s a collaborator spirit with dedication to succeed.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

KIK Custom Products
03.2004 - Current
  • Worked diligently with dealers and their management teams to forge lasting relationships and assist in solving unique business problems.
  • Coach sales associates in product specifications, recommendations, and selling techniques.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumers buying trends of CPGs during present and changing market conditions.
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands, products and services.
  • Assessed each customers performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands, products and services.
  • Tracked weekly sales to develop detailed reports for senior leadership, using Power BI & BW.
  • Developed / grew a $3mm plus territory to $12mm +
  • Steady sales growth year over year – 2007 through present
  • Top national sales performer – 2016, 2017, 2018

Dealer Sales Representative

ICI Paints Of North America - Glidden Paint Co
04.1983 - 05.2003

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  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
  • Regional sales winner for years - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2001

Education

Specialized Training

High School Diploma -

Addison Trail HS
Addison, IL
05.1981

Skills

  • Business Objective Analysis
  • Special Assignments
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Networking Events
  • Product Allocation
  • Direct Sales
  • Prospecting
  • Account and Territory Management
  • Power Point , Microsoft Excel, Publisher

Timeline

District Sales Manager

KIK Custom Products
03.2004 - Current

Dealer Sales Representative

ICI Paints Of North America - Glidden Paint Co
04.1983 - 05.2003

Specialized Training

High School Diploma -

Addison Trail HS
Arthur Wright