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Clay Cavender

Clay Cavender

Cottonwood,CA

Summary

I am a community-minded, high energy, sales and marketing professional with a background in B2B and B2C sales and advertising. My focus is on delivering innovative customer-focused solutions through critical needs analysis, consistent process management, and a deep understanding of my product offering.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Cavender Yard Care
01.2023 - Current
  • Operated all aspects of a sole proprietor including bids, quotes, sales, scheduling, permitting, and service delivery.
  • All customers projects completed on-time and within budget.
  • Established a network of business professionals focused on continuous improvement.

Transit Market Manager

Lamar
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed in-territory sales activities, client relationships, and inventory for Shasta, Butte, Yuba, and Sutter counties.
  • Provided on-site customer demonstrations to showcase products and procedures.
  • Created wins for my clients, transit agency, and company through out of the box thinking with effective selling strategies and closing techniques.
  • Traveled to customer businesses to showcase products, explain policies and procedures, answer questions and close contracts.
  • Worked directly with new and existing clients to help create a unique OOH marketing plan through creative designs and proactive market strategies.

Outside Sales Representative

Signarama Redding
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Personally, selected to take over vital clients like Turtle Bay Exploration Park
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.

Football WR/QB - Team Captain

Collegiate Level Athlete
04.2012 - 11.2016
  • Two-time All-Conference Player
  • Provided Leadership and mentorship to fellow team members
  • Strong time management skill with the ability to prioritize and execute
  • Comfortable with public spotlight, pressure, and public scrutiny

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Montana Tech
Butte, MT
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Engagement Strategies
  • Client Base Retention
  • Learning New Skills
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability

Computer Skills

  • SALESFORCE
  • ZOOMINFO
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE
  • LINKEDIN - SALES NAVIGATOR
  • GOOGLE DOCS

Additional Information

Brad Smith - Lamar

Transit Sales Manager

(520) 906-9596


Neal Gatherum - Lamar

Transit General Manager

(801) 484-7777


John Robbins - Signarama

Owner

(530) 510-8878

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Cavender Yard Care
01.2023 - Current

Transit Market Manager

Lamar
01.2022 - 01.2023

Outside Sales Representative

Signarama Redding
02.2018 - 12.2020

Football WR/QB - Team Captain

Collegiate Level Athlete
04.2012 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Montana Tech
Clay Cavender