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Bridget Buchanan

Montrose,US

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 15 years of experience developing and maximizing relationships with prospects and customers, as well as my employees working inside the office. Diligent in prospecting for new accounts as well as continually building and maintaining established customer relationships. By providing excellent service and support we would meet and exceed their needs. Successfully increased sales by over 500% with an excellent Gross Margin, within the first year of working as a Sales representative and then as a Selling Manager. Won many company awards for Outstanding Sales and Profits, and Greatest Increase in Sales in a satelite office. Continually exceeded sales goals and maintained the highest profitability levels ever achieved in the offices I managed.

Enterprising Selling Manager, successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and empowering employees to strive to their greatest potential.

Reliable Area Sales Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Strong leader and problem solver as well as excellent relationship building skills.

Proactive and meticulous with over 20 years of experience in the Staffing Industry. Excellent sales skills, thorough staff training and development, as well as a customer-oriented team player with expertise generating the highest level of profits.

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting and exceeding company goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 12.2006
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions and exceptional communication.
  • Hired, mentored and motivated all sales and administrative personnel to provide exceptional service to all of our customers, developing stronger relationships by listening to them and handling all concerns immediately.
  • Volt worked with the U.S, Marine Corps Reserve, Toys For Tots Toy collection drive every year, and I was Vice President of the Southern California Council of Toys For Tots. We would coordinate with business to be a collection site and get as many New Toy donations as possible for the children of our local communities that need them most.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.

Selling Manager

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 11.2006
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Directly responsible for all budgeting, expenses, financial controls, planned business operations, p & l's as well as high profitability by working smarter with higher gross margins and profits for both offices.
  • Continually and consistently exceeded sales goals and increased profitability through effective relationship sales for over 10 years. .
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long term trust and stability.
  • Created sales presentations and proposals for various prospects as well as for established customers.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow.

Supervisor

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 11.2006
  • Interviewed new applicants, verified previous employment, determined skill levels to match open positions, offered temporary jobs to applicants, conducted orientations, with specifics about that job to help them achieve success.
  • Took job orders from customers. Sought out the best candidate for a particular job and filled the position in a timely manner.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Training
  • Territory Management
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Lead Identification and Generation
  • Networking Events
  • Team Development
  • Order Management
  • Closing Techniques
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Digital Sales
  • Account Servicing
  • Budgeting and Expenditures
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Customer Consultations
  • P&L Administration
  • Active Listening
  • Territory Assignments
  • Persuasion

Timeline

Area Manager

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 12.2006

Selling Manager

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 11.2006

Supervisor

VOLT SERVICES GROUP
08.1987 - 11.2006

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Ventura College
Bridget Buchanan