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Clay Hurst

Reno,NV

Summary

I'm a successful salesman with a passion for taking care of my clients. Driven and eager to achieve results and able to adapt to changing environments and take on new challenges as they become available. Giving world class service to my clients is paramount and I strive for nothing but the best when it comes to going the extra mile.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Quality Plastics
06.2023 - Current
  • Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.
  • Supported sales staff by providing market trends, account analyses and new product information.
  • Executed digital campaigns to improve brand awareness and online presence.
  • Monitored company budgets by comparing campaign results to financial forecasts.
  • Working directly with the customer base the garner sales and generate excitement about the brand.

Sales Consultant

Scheels
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly responding to any concern or request.
  • Overcame objections with effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills on the spot.
  • Determined customers' needs based on requests and face-to-face greetings.
  • Evaluated and expanded on customers needs to provide them the highest quality products to make their experience in the field exceptional and thought out.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic

Co-Founder

ALT DISTILLING
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Cofounder of the non-alcoholic spirits company ALT Distilling
  • Helped evaluate flavor profiles in comparison to market needs
  • Changing the narrative of how non alcoholic beverages can be just as fun
  • Assisted in the creation of ALT Distilling sales plan and forecasting
  • Met and presented to high level executives on our mission and future sales goals
  • ALT Distilling is a non-alcoholic spirits company that creates beverages for everyone
  • With modern technology and high grade bases ALT Distilling has been able to create a product unlike anything on the market.

Sales Consultant

BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE NEVADA
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Taking care of 10+ accounts who each have their own set of requirements and ordering style
  • Placing very detailed orders that correspond to low end or high end products
  • High sales numbers and outstanding customer satisfaction
  • Calling on a diverse set of accounts while pitching new products and carefully fulfilling orders to the customer's needs.
  • Cultivated lasting rapport with key industry clients by providing accurate pricing and sales terms to meet customer objectives.

Tasting Room Sales Associate

THOMAS GEORGE ESTATES
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Organization of current inventory and sold product
  • Produced exceptional sales numbers of Thomas George wine
  • Effectively registered wine club members while creating lasting relationships and exceeding customer service expectations
  • Tasting room associate specializing in customer experience and hospitality
  • Responsible for guest experience from arrival to checkout on our POS system
  • Working with large parties of high end clientele providing the most knowledgeable, courteous, and thoughtful experience.

Assistant Tasting Room Manager

TRUETT-HURST WINERY
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for all new hires and building up the team, who still currently work there
  • Managed tasting room with sales over $6 million
  • Managed front of the house duties as well as wine club member's customer service experience and occasional back of house duties
  • Managed daily tasting room activities from employee management to inventory control
  • In charge of hiring new staff members, many of which ended up being our most successful and long term employees still there to this day
  • Assistant in managing property and landscaping
  • Receiving manager for all incoming deliveries, previously forklift certified.

Student Mentor

CATALYST TREATMENT CENTER
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Monitoring daily activities and keeping track of each students recovery program
  • Keeping track of students daily life and monitoring progression throughout their experience at the treatment center
  • Reported progression of each student to head therapist and lead staff members

Education

Bachelor of Arts - MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Web Technologies and Services
  • Prospect Qualification
  • Time Management
  • Contract Negotiation and Closing Tactics
  • Project Management
  • CRM

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Quality Plastics
06.2023 - Current

Sales Consultant

Scheels
04.2023 - 06.2023

Sales Consultant

BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE NEVADA
04.2022 - 09.2022

Tasting Room Sales Associate

THOMAS GEORGE ESTATES
04.2021 - 12.2021

Co-Founder

ALT DISTILLING
03.2019 - 10.2022

Assistant Tasting Room Manager

TRUETT-HURST WINERY
03.2019 - 04.2021

Student Mentor

CATALYST TREATMENT CENTER
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

University of San Francisco
Clay Hurst