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Brian Garvin

Central Point,OR

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Diplomatic Sales Representative excels at managing merchandising and customer service responsibilities in fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere. Comfortable working with people in person or by phone. Committed to building customer loyalty by providing above-average customer service. Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public. Senior Sales Representative with successful background in sales and team leadership. Consultative sales expert with history of exceeding quotas, building customer bases and capitalizing on valuable business opportunities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Columbia Distributing
Medford Oregon, OR
06.1999 - Current
  • Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals through continuous pursuit of new sales opportunities and expert closing of customer deals.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.
  • Over 6 Million in sales annually
  • Continued to grow high volume route
  • Managed accounts by continually weeding out slower moving items for new and innovative items

Store Manager

Fair City Market
Central Point , Oregon
11.1995 - 06.1999
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Maintained strong knowledge in handling of perishable products in dairy, meat and produce departments.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Education

No Degree - Law Enforcement

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

No Degree - Accounting

Fresno State University
Fresno, CA

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School
Soquel, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Account servicing
  • Customer Relations
  • Industry expertise
  • Problem solving strength
  • Accurate order writing
  • Creative Mass Displays
  • Willingness to help others

Timeline

Sales Representative

Columbia Distributing
06.1999 - Current

Store Manager

Fair City Market
11.1995 - 06.1999

No Degree - Law Enforcement

Cabrillo College

No Degree - Accounting

Fresno State University

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School
Brian Garvin