Bret Thompson
Monrovia,MD
Summary
Skilled in sales and customer relationship management, with background in diverse sales environments. Possess strong communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills critical for success in sales roles. Demonstrated ability to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective sales tactics and service excellence. Contributed to significant growth in client base and revenue in previous positions by identifying new opportunities and optimizing sales processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Eastern Sling and Supply
Avon, MA
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
Car Sales Manager
Harris Ford Lincoln
Lynnwood, WA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Completed extensive product line training to increase sales and render improved services to customers.
- Maintained relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained vehicle selection, pricing and specials on website and social media.
- Created promotional campaigns to drive additional traffic into the dealership.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Crane Rental Sales
A&A Transfer Inc.
Chantilly, VA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided accurate estimates on rental rates based on length of time needed by customer.
Outside Sales Representative
Indusco
Baltimore, MD
04.1997 - 03.2017
- Organized sale calls with customers and vendors.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Managed accounts by providing solutions that best fit the customer's needs.
- Developed promotional materials such as brochures or flyers for marketing purposes.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Provided technical support to existing customers regarding product usage and installation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-1996
Skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Sales closing
- Strategic account development
- Revenue and profit maximization
- Prospecting techniques
- Networking
- Lead generation
- Customer acquisition
- Cold calling
- Sales presentation
- Relationship building
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour.
- Certified Train The Trainer.
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Eastern Sling and Supply
03.2021 - 04.2022
Car Sales Manager
Harris Ford Lincoln
10.2019 - 04.2021
Crane Rental Sales
A&A Transfer Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2018
Outside Sales Representative
Indusco
04.1997 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Louisville
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