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Chris Brainard

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Dynamic Area Sales Manager with a proven track record at Webuyanycar, excelling in relationship building and sales team supervision. Achieved consistent sales growth through innovative strategies and effective coaching. Skilled in market analysis and closing techniques, fostering client retention and satisfaction while leading teams to exceed targets.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

Webuyanycar
02.2021 - 10.2024
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.

Sales Agent

Blue World Pools
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Explained features and advantages of Type products or services to promote sales.
  • Expanded client base by diligently prospecting new leads and effectively presenting product offerings.
  • Delivered engaging sales presentations tailored specifically towards individual client needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business and industry.

Sales Associate

Autobank
09.2013 - 01.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Owner

Canyon Power Sports
05.2007 - 08.2013
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.

Sales Manager

Major Infinity
02.2005 - 04.2007

Sales Manager

State Line Nissan
02.1998 - 02.2007

Education

Fort Osage
Independence, MO
05.1978

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Sales presentations
  • Territory management
  • Sales team supervision
  • Closing strategies
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Sales training
  • Team recruiting and onboarding
  • Decision-making
  • B to B sales
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Closing techniques
  • Client base retention
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

Webuyanycar
02.2021 - 10.2024

Sales Agent

Blue World Pools
04.2017 - 09.2020

Sales Associate

Autobank
09.2013 - 01.2017

Owner

Canyon Power Sports
05.2007 - 08.2013

Sales Manager

Major Infinity
02.2005 - 04.2007

Sales Manager

State Line Nissan
02.1998 - 02.2007

Fort Osage

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