Bill Porter
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with proven team management skills. Driving customer engagement and satisfaction. Expert in persuasive communication and strategic pricing, consistently achieving sales targets. Recognized for enhancing brand recognition and fostering strong client relationships through personalized interactions and effective coaching.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand Ambassador
Paradise Exteriors, LLC.
03.2023 - Current
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.
- Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
General Sales Manager
Practical Windows & Doors
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
General Sales Manager
New South Window and Door
2005 - 2018
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Developed a high-performing sales team through consistent coaching, training, and motivation techniques.
- Achieved sales targets consistently by closely monitoring sales performance and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
U.S. Army; The Academy of Health Sciences
San Antonio, TX01-1989
High School Diploma -
Providence Christian HS
Riverview, FL01-1986
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Proficient in communication
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Client interaction
- Versatile approach
- Proven team management skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised various Teams up to 26 members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with varies Teams in the development of Sales Training
Certification
Behavioral Science, U.S. Army - 1986-1989
- Diagnosis and Treatment Plan;
- Stress Management
- Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
- Child and Spouse Abuse
- Suicide Intervention and Prevention
- Counseling and Follow up Treatment
CPR and First Aid- Medical Basic Training U.S. Army
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Paradise Exteriors, LLC.
03.2023 - Current
General Sales Manager
Practical Windows & Doors
02.2018 - 02.2023
General Sales Manager
New South Window and Door
2005 - 2018
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
U.S. Army; The Academy of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Providence Christian HS
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