Summary
Work History
Education
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Manager

Christopher Paul

SALES MANAGEMENT
Commerce,CO

Summary

Insightful Manager with experience directing & improving operations through employee motivational strategies & vigorous policy enforcement.

-Proficient in best practices, market trends & regulatory requirements of industry operations.

-Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning & organizational skills built during a successful career. - -

- Smoothly equip employees to handle daily functions & meet customer needs independently—diligent trainer & mentor with exceptional management abilities & results-driven approach.

- Organized & dependable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude—willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

- Encouraging manager & analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading & motivating, as well as customer relationship & relationship-building skills. -

- Dedicated to applying training, monitoring & morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement & boost performance. Hiring, training, mentoring sales representatives, and assigning sales territories and accounts.

Work History

HVAC Sales Manager-LOWES

ARS Rescue Rooter
07.2022 - Current
  • Exclusive responsibility for handling ARS – HVAC program at Lowe's Stores in Colorado
  • Manage hourly/daily performance, schedules, and activities to achieve branch goals.
  • Interview, recruit, and select talented Sales Lead Generators
  • Hold weekly meetings to inform, educate, and motivate
  • Employee accountability, including providing individual and team progress updates vs. Goals
  • Role-play to improve customer approach, objection handling, and lead-setting skills
  • Provide training on technical issues affecting the store sales of HVAC products & services
  • Provide notice of upcoming store events (pre-planned calendar), changes in signage, promotional dates, store credit variations, etc
  • Engage in field with Lead Generators and Store Management
  • Meet and exceed established departmental business performance standards for lead generation, staffing, and lead run
  • Develop and maintain positive, direct relationships with retail store personnel and area management
  • Meet with store managers and Home Services team members to provide performance updates and notify them of schedule or staffing changes
  • Inspect store displays for compliance with current signage requirements/changes
  • Schedule and implement planned store "events,” being sure to involve Store Management
  • Product knowledge training sessions are conducted with Store Associates and Department Heads at least every other month in each store.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Identified, hired, and trained highly qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Increased HVAC sales by 10% in six months, due to which five new LOWES stores were added to my territory.

Sales and Training Manager

SAM’S CLUB
12.2020 - 07.2022
  • Strategize and execute membership growth/retention initiatives – including field sales, customized membership offerings, and sales into major accounts – via cross-functional collaboration and associate training while maintaining compliance with company policies
  • The product range at Sam's includes:
  • Grocery
  • Home & Electronics
  • Pharmacy & Optical
  • Auto & Tires
  • Teaching and training associates on selling practices, communicating goals, and providing feedback consistently
  • Multitasking & managing teams in fast-paced environments, tackling & handling day-to-day challenges head-on & ensuring each task is completed with excellence
  • Ensuring member satisfaction is top priority, and managing smooth operations at the membership desk.
  • Handled customer service, support & returns
  • Devise and implement dynamic, flexible sales and marketing strategy providing tailored membership offers and benefits in response to rapidly evolving market conditions and customer needs.
  • Cultivate key account relationships, driving revenue and profit growth to deliver robust, sustainable financial results in competitive markets.
  • We are managing outside vendors and consultants, using strong negotiation skills.

Sales Director

GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES
08.2009 - 12.2020
  • Executing new business development initiatives, operational optimization efforts, and team building/performance management programs
  • Recruited, hired, and mentored a cross-functional 20-member team to drive business development across the Middle East, motivating the team with attractive incentive programs while aligning their goals with the company’s vision
  • Formulated and implemented robust, data-driven business plans to foster growth, including visiting events worldwide to engage and close deals with diverse government and industry stakeholders
  • Directed all aspects of event organization process, from research, planning, delegation, and monitoring to sales, onsite operations, and post-event activities
  • Facilitated effective stakeholder management and delivery of exceptional client service - including implementing mutually beneficial solutions and promptly resolving client issues/ escalations – to ensure event success and profitability.
  • Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional networks and expand future business opportunities.

General Manager

OMANEXPO, LLC
01.1993 - 08.2009
  • Managed budget implications, employee reviews, training schedules & contract negotiations
  • Developed & maintained relationships with customers & suppliers throughout account development
  • Implemented operational strategies & effectively built customer & employee
  • Loyalty
  • Designed a modern employee recognition program that boosted productivity & Improved morale
  • Organized and delivered multiple regional trade shows showcasing oil and gas, construction, healthcare, IT, and telecom industries while guiding Research team to identify new business opportunities
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls & maximize business
  • Operational performance.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Gordon College

Skills

  • Performance Tracking & Evaluations
  • Project Management
  • Issue & Conflict resolution
  • Employee Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting & Resource Management
  • Employee Coaching & Motivation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Multitask Management
  • Account & Territory Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Area Sales Management -
  • Team Hiring, Development, and Retention
  • Training Development - Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Control - Customer Service Management
  • B2B & B2C Sales
  • Team management
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Sales team leadership

Lead Generation & Closing

Affiliations

Board Member – Oman Expo, LLC Member – International Association of Exposition Managers (Dallas, TX)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

HVAC Sales Manager-LOWES

ARS Rescue Rooter
07.2022 - Current

Sales and Training Manager

SAM’S CLUB
12.2020 - 07.2022

Sales Director

GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES
08.2009 - 12.2020

General Manager

OMANEXPO, LLC
01.1993 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Gordon College
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