Seasoned Territory Manager and exceptional sales professional. Decisive team leader and business manager with excellent attention to detail and persuasive communication style. Offering 20 years of experience in sales. Managed 50% territory growth over previous year. Strong analytical skills and industry knowledge enabled implementation of innovative success strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
Doyle Equipment Manufacturing
Palmyra, MO
12.2020 - Current
Organize and manage all activities to generate leads and identify prospective business opportunities.
Manages business opportunities through all phases of the process including identification, proposal development, negotiation, closing, and follow-up.
Develop strategies for growth based on a understanding of the company's products and capabilities and industry needs.
Communicated regularly with territory, regional and location managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
Managed over 250 accounts within the Southeast territory.
Oversee new and existing fertilizer warehouse projects.
40% Sales Growth in 2020, with 3 million in sales
Regional Manager
GVM Inc
Biglerville, PA
03.2020 - 12.2020
Organize, manage all activities necessary to generate leads and identify prospective business opportunities and convert opportunities into new projects
Identifies key customer prospects and decision makers and develops plans to effectively communicate and build relationships
Support the company's strategic planning and budgeting process with necessary information and analysis.
Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
Account Manager
Ag Technologies LLC/ Vantage Southeast
Cordele, Ga
01.2018 - 03.2020
Tasked with achieving regional sales, service/support and operational objectives
Meet regional sales and service financial objectives by forecasting requirements
Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors
Educated clients on new products and services to maintain high standards of client service.
Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
Exceeded sales goals and market competitions through effective negotiation of product and material pricing, freight and delivery rates and employee payment terms.
Branch Manager
Flint Ag and Turf
, Ga
03.2015 - 12.2016
Build a business plan and achieve financial performance, including sales, budgets, cost control
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable for the location
Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Establish goals for the location, as well as hiring, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the management team
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with all existing and new customers and resolve any elevated customer issues
Ensure that appropriate communication takes place within and across all departments at the location
Order new inventory according to customer needs and dealerships sales history
Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
Increased Branch Growth in 2015 Facial year by $2.1 Million
Increased Branch Growth in 2016 Facial year by $5.3 Million.
Sales Manager
SunSouth Equipment Company
Blakely, Ga
02.2005 - 03.2015
Represent the company for the sale of machinery, Ag Management Solution (AMS) products, parts, and service to customers in a defined sales area
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Manage new and used inventory marketing plans to help with the sale of both the new and used equipment
Meet with customers to maintain relationships, negotiating and closing deals
Maintain a strong market share in all areas of equipment
Order new inventory according to customer needs and dealerships sales history
Sales for 2013 $19.3 Million
Sales for 2014 $20.6 Million
Education
Associate of Science - Agricultural Science
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Arkansas Tech University
Master of Science - Agricultural Science
Murray State University
Skills
Account development
Sales territory growth
Negotiation Skills
Product and service management
Product knowledge
Territory and account management
Excellent communication skills
Team Supervision
Decision-making
Customer service
Leadership
Team building
People skills
Strategic planning
Affiliations
Member of the Miller County Republican Party
Serve on the Miller County School Board 2017-2020
Member of the Miller County Young Farmers
Chapter
Member of the FFA Alumni
Member of Flat Creek Baptist Church
Received the Prestigious ABAC Wagon
Wheel Award
HonoraryMember of the Miller County FFA
Honorary Member of the Early County FFA
President of Georgia Junior Swine Boosters
2014-2016