Ashley Blankenship
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Exceptional Account Executive with solid background of success in meeting annual sales objectives and increasing overall client base. Career history of penetrating new accounts, opening new territories and expanding existing business. Expert in consultative selling techniques.
Sales professional with extensive experience in account and customer relationship management. Cultivates, nurtures and maintains long-term customer relationships to boost sales and grow brand visibility.
Highly effective Account Manager bringing comprehensive background managing top accounts for wide variety of companies in various industries.
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in Type industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Design Assistant
Cosmic Design Group
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
- Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits using Software.
- Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
- Visited Number job sites per Timeframe to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
- Drafted room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using CAD and Software.
- Scheduled Number home consultations per Timeframe to present sample fabrics and provide furniture and accessory recommendations.
- Photographed progress and finished projects.
- Gathered interior design goals from clients and explained options.
- Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
- Generated estimates and invoices for projects.
- Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
- Staged occupied homes for sale by recommending changes to furniture arrangement.
- Completed order information by filling out order forms and handling cash advances and receipts.
- Worked with vendors and showrooms to produce quotes.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and Type items.
- Specified appropriate products and Type materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
Account Manager/tele Sales
Novel Remodeling
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, availability, use and credit questions accurately.
- Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
- Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.
- Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
- Trained peers and management team on internal system supports and implementation plans.
- Organized joint sales calls with current customers and outside vendors.
- Contacted Number of new and existing customers per Timeframe to discuss new products and services.
- Analyzed and reported on Timeframe customer activity, business trends and areas of concern.
- Handled Number client companies and brought in Number new accounts in Timeframe.
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas by more than Number% by pursuing leads and expanding prospect list.
- Met with average of Number clients per week consistently, resulting in Number% client retention rate.
- Effectively led seasoned team of partner managers and account coordinators.
Education
Associates Of Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12.2006
Turpin High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2003
Skills
- Sales Quota Management
- Sales Program Coordination
- Sales Statistics Analysis
- Sales Records Management
Affiliations
- Freemason Legacy of a Schriner and Freemason prospect
Certification
- Patient Care AssistantTraining -January 2004-May 2004 Timeframe
Timeline
Interior Design Assistant
Cosmic Design Group
08.2021 - Current
Account Manager/tele Sales
Novel Remodeling
06.2020 - 01.2021
Associates Of Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Xavier University
Turpin High School
- Patient Care AssistantTraining -January 2004-May 2004 Timeframe
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