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Bern Fleming

Ellijay,GA

Summary

Dynamic National Account Manager with a proven track record at Panasonic Corporation, adept in strategic planning and client relationship building. Excelled in expanding national accounts, including Amazon and Best Buy, driving over $20 million in annual sales. Known for exceptional communication skills and fostering teamwork, consistently surpassing sales targets through innovative strategies and meticulous attention to detail. Results-oriented National Account Manager effective at expanding territories and building retention. Highly organized with excellent communication and planning abilities. Offering 38 years of experience in fast-paced sales environments. Demonstrated success in account management, sales pipeline development and customer relations. Talented at using personal and online marketing methods. Well-versed in liaising between accounts and product development to meet changing customer needs with unique offerings. National Manager successful coordinating processes and activities running parallel nationwide. Maintained equilibrium for efficiency across entire organization. Handle all departments and enforced organizational and industry standards to deliver quality and cost-efficient output. Recruit, train and develop staff and introduce new technologies and systems to enhance organizational productivity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

National Account Manager - Sales

Panasonic Corporation
04.1986 - 03.2023
  • I began my career in logistics then went to product training
  • I then went into Sr management over sales team members and ended my career as a National account manager
  • I worked with many regional and national retail, distribution and export accounts during my career
  • Here are just a few of the accountsdealers I was responsible for; Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Crutchfield, PC Richard, Brandsmart and many other regional and distribution accounts
  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients by maintaining consistent communication and providing tailored solutions.
  • Efficiently resolved sales, service and account issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Provided product demonstrations to share features, answer questions and overcome concerns.
  • Maintained a high level of industry knowledge through ongoing research, attending conferences, and networking with industry professionals.
  • Tracked sales data to assess trends and make proactive strategy changes.
  • Expanded national account portfolio through strategic prospecting and effective sales presentations.
  • Fostered an environment of collaboration and open communication with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of national account initiatives.
  • Enhanced client retention rates by proactively addressing issues and offering exceptional customer service.
  • My annual sales budget, depending on my account base, was regularly over $20 to $50 million
  • I constantly achieved or surpassed my annual BP
  • Effective communicator and presenter
  • Ultimate professional

Education

Prairie View Academy
Bastrop, LA
05.1979

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Presenter
  • Professional
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Sales Presentations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales tactics
  • Pricing strategy
  • Account Management
  • Account development
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Revenue Generation
  • National sales leadership
  • Strategic planning abilities
  • Sales negotiations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

National Account Manager - Sales

Panasonic Corporation
04.1986 - 03.2023

Prairie View Academy
Bern Fleming