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Ashley Richardson

Houston,TX

Summary

Customer-oriented sales management professional with 7+ years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships, and growing business. Strategic-thinker with record of accomplishment in connecting with customers and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions and drive sales.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Liron Lighting
, TX / IL
03.2016 - 01.2023
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Established relationships with key accounts in the region through personal visits and phone calls.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly as well as escalated issues when necessary.
  • Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with distributors, vendors, retailers. in the region.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.

Bartender

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
  • Monitored bar inventory and promptly restocked low items before depletion.
  • Greeted frequent visitors by name and explained new promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
01-2008

Skills

  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Deal Closing
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • New Account Development
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Base Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Follow up Ability

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Liron Lighting
03.2016 - 01.2023

Bartender

Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Texas State University
Ashley Richardson