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Brian Larson

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Outside / Inside Sales Representative with 26 plus-years track record. Bringing strong Hearth knowledge, supporting business development and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships.


I have been in the Fireplace Industry for most of my working career at Puget Sound Fireplace which was then sold in 2021

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

I-10 Automotive Group
12.2024 - Current

Selling Used Cars and Trucks by generated leads through Dealer Socket , CRM platforms and walk in traffic.

Sales Associate

Robert Crist & Company RV
03.2023 - 11.2024

Selling New and Used Luxury High end Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Toy haulers and Class A,B and C Motor Home Coaches

Sales Representative

Arizona Fireplaces & BBQs
06.2021 - 10.2022

Inside Sales Representative duties-

  • Answering incoming sales calls
  • Responding to customer emails
  • Greeted walk-in customers and educated them on all fireplace products- including BBQ's ,overhead heaters and fire features
  • Processed sales quotes, purchase orders and collected payments for retail and builder sales
  • Reviewed house plans and gave design recommendations
  • Daily follow up on existing quotes and convert to sales orders
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.

General Manager / Sales Representative

Puget Sound Fireplace Inc.
01.1996 - 05.2021

General Manager duties -

  • Managed employee hiring, reviews and training
  • Dispatching Installers and Service Crews
  • Lead educational meetings on manufacturers installation requirements
  • Purchasing products and taking monthly inventory
  • Working closing with our hearth manufacturers and various vendors
  • Handling all sales and service calls
  • Troubleshooting and solving customer inquiries
  • Working with accounting on pass-due accounts and bringing then current
  • Sales - Procuring new business and maintaining existing accounts with builders and remodelers. Weekly site visits, checking on framing and vent run calculations. Upselling products and design ideas with builder and builders design team. Having open communication with our installers in regards to job details. Hosted Company booth at local builder trade shows.

Car Salesman

Larson Automotive Group
02.1990 - 01.1996
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
  • Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
  • Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor, WA
06.1986

Skills

  • Sales Representation
  • Network Development
  • Persuasive Techniques
  • B2B Sales
  • Inside and Outside Sales
  • Commission Sales
  • Upselling Techniques
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Trade Show Sales

Timeline

Sales Associate

I-10 Automotive Group
12.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Robert Crist & Company RV
03.2023 - 11.2024

Sales Representative

Arizona Fireplaces & BBQs
06.2021 - 10.2022

General Manager / Sales Representative

Puget Sound Fireplace Inc.
01.1996 - 05.2021

Car Salesman

Larson Automotive Group
02.1990 - 01.1996

High School Diploma -

Peninsula High School
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