Experienced sales professional with a proven track record of building relationships, exceeding sales goals, and delivering exceptional customer service. Develops successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget and maximizes profits within limited budgets. Pursues new sales leads aggressively, resulting in a high sales close rate.
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Cariss Powell
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
The Handler Corporation
Ecommerce Sales and Marketing Executive
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted thorough research to identify and capitalize on untapped sales opportunities.
- Schedule and conduct meetings on various social channels.
- Analyzed past sales data to develop realistic sales goals.
- Monitored sales progression to ensure consistent advancement and use of SalesForce and HubSpot CRM.
- Created and implemented successful sales campaigns, increasing sales by 92%.
- Improved website visibility with SEO through Google Analytics.
- Optimized targeted email campaigns and increased open/click-through rates by 80%.
- Maximized ROI by allocating budget/resources.
C.P. Holding Partners GA, LLC
Vacation Rental Property Manager
07.2015 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Managed daily rentals through AirBnB, optimizing pricing based on local demand charges and marketed units through various social media channels.
- Maintained high-quality concierge services, and customized homes with luxury amenities, accommodated last-minute requests.
- Met sales quotas by 92%.
- Maintained 85% occupancy rate every month for two rental units, which averaged 30 guests monthly.
- Handled guest complaints expeditiously to maintain high guest satisfaction.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
Enterprise Rent A Car
Sales Manager Trainee
06.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Top seller in North Atlanta 2x in one year among 100 employees.
- Achieved 117% sales goal above average and made top 10 in North Atlanta 7 times in one year for achieving overall sales goals.
- Assisted with managing branch's fleet of 250 cars, maintained branch's customer service score above 90%, and coached and counseled sales personnel.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Education
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN (Online)Mequon, United States
MBA from Accounting And Finance
05.2026
University Overview
- 3.97 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Finance, Accounting and Banking
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITYMilwaukee, United States
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
12.2012
University Overview
- Dean's List [Spring Semester, 2009]
- Elected to Campus Chapter President for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc in 2011
Skills
- ROI Analysis
- Cold-Calling
- Direct Sales and Marketing
- Proficient in Salesforce and Hubspot
- Marketing Analytics and Metrics Tracking
- Account Servicing of Payroll Systems
- Lead Generation
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Administration
- Email Campaign Management
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Client Retention Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Upselling Expertise
- Sales Funnel Management
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