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SalesAssociate

Chris Holton

Orinda,CA

Summary

Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of meeting company-defined quotas through exceptional sales strategy. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. 30-year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sales Associate

Smith And Nephew Orthopedics
Concord, CA
07.2012 - Current
  • Trained new sales personnel on company policies, customer acquisition strategies and successful sales techniques.
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.
  • Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Led sales team to exceed quarterly sales goals.

President

Access Orthopedics, Inc
Orinda, CA
09.2004 - 06.2012

Primary agent for Exactech, Inc. Increased sales by 40%/year every year for the first five years. Responsible for hiring and training new sales associates. Responsible for finding additional lines, including Kinamed, ODi, and US Surgical Sports. Managed inventory, found new clients, and built relationships with Orthopedic surgeons.

Sales Associate

Centerpulse
San Francisco, CA
06.1998 - 09.2004

Increased sales of Centerpulse products. Shepherded company through largest recall of Orthopedic product in history. Maintained good relationships throughout.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.1980

Skills

  • Territory expansion
  • Client relationship building
  • POS system knowledge
  • Sales strategy
  • Market understanding
  • Employee training
  • Consultative sales techniques

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved sales growth through effectively helping with sales and product training..

Timeline

Senior Sales Associate

Smith And Nephew Orthopedics
07.2012 - Current

President

Access Orthopedics, Inc
09.2004 - 06.2012

Sales Associate

Centerpulse
06.1998 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Arts - History

Loyola University of Chicago
Chris Holton