BLAIR CARPENTER
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic sales professional specializing in account management and logistics coordination. Cultivates robust customer relationships to drive sales revenue, consistently surpassing performance targets and enhancing satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Bosch Rexroth
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Cultivate key customer relationships, driving increased sales revenue.
- Manage high-volume of customer accounts while maintaining accurate records in SAP.
- Coordinate with Outside Sales and Engineering to provide technical support and ensure manufacturability for timely delivery.
- Address issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction during transactions.
- Consistently exceed KPIs for order accuracy, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Elite Transit Solutions
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed shipments from pickup to delivery while providing real-time updates to clients.
- Negotiated freight rates and secured carriers using a proprietary freight management platform.
- Corrected shipment discrepancies promptly by utilizing strong problem solving and strategic decision making skills.
Sales Consultant, Realtor
Mark Spain Real Estate
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided buyers through the real estate process, advised on market pricing and negotiated favorable deals to ensure client satisfaction.
- Performed comparative market analyses to deliver strategic pricing for maximizing investment returns.
- Educated clients on financing options and real estate market conditions.
Leave of Absence Coordinator
Compass Group USA
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Processed leave of absence claims for employees across multiple states.
- Determined eligibility and ensured 100% compliance with FMLA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records in SAP and CRM systems.
- Streamlined communication between employees and management, reduced processing delays and improved case resolution time.
Inside Sales Representative
Red Ventures
Charlotte, North Carolina
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Consistently exceeded sales goals through inbound and outbound calls (60–80 per day).
- Increased customer profitability through cross-selling, upselling, and objection handling.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits while delivering a positive customer experience.
- Conducted preliminary credit checks and processed payments while maintaining accurate CRM records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Economics
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2021
Skills
- Lead generation
- Sales negotiation
- Objection resolution
- CRM systems proficiency
- SAP and Salesforce expertise
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision-making
- Conflict management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Certification
Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
Timeline
Sales Representative
Bosch Rexroth
10.2022 - 04.2025
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Elite Transit Solutions
06.2021 - 10.2022
Sales Consultant, Realtor
Mark Spain Real Estate
09.2020 - 05.2021
Leave of Absence Coordinator
Compass Group USA
03.2018 - 09.2020
Inside Sales Representative
Red Ventures
05.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration in Economics
University of North Carolina At Charlotte