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COLLEEN MARY TOWEY

Millsboro,DE

Summary

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager/ Marketing Executive

Bath Kitchen and Tile Inc.
12.2023 - Current
  • Develop and Manage Sales Goals
  • Lead and motivate sales teams to achieve sales goals
  • Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics and trends
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to increase market share and profitability
  • Establish and Maintain relationships with key customers
  • Monitor and Evaluate Competitors Activity
  • Develop Sales Training
  • Create and Manage Sales Incentive Programs
  • Develop and manage Customer Service Policies
  • Create and Manage Sales Promotions
  • Develop and Manage Sales Reports and Systems.
  • Building long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Establishing and cultivating solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Evaluating competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge, adapting strategies as necessary for sustained success.
  • Organizing promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Operations Manager

Larsen Home Improvement
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Liaison between clients and home office for projects, schedules, payments
  • Manage all subcontractor insurance and financials
  • Manage all property inspections and permits with various municipalities
  • Manage scheduling and travel for President
  • Invoicing and all bookkeeping for current and past renovations in progress
  • Payroll for interoffice
  • Manage general day to day office and maintain a working relationship with clients promoting further sales in new and existing clients
  • Direct support to Lead designer and President of company
  • Reviewing and compiling blueprints to ensure accuracy and consistency in all orders especially lumber and cabinetry orders
  • Center of communication in the company with everyone from the Client, office leadership, to the demo crews on jobs
  • Maintain a positive and efficient environment for the company.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction for example a welcome home kit with all warrantee and product information.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Independent Sales Rep

Empire Sales
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Completed Empire Sales Training Course
  • In home appointments and in office appointments for clients purchasing flooring
  • Attend meetings keeping educated on latest flooring products (tile, porcelain, engineered wood, hardwood, vinyl, LVP)
  • Personal accounting for commissions and personal bookkeeping for independent business.
  • Educated customers by providing hands-on carpet and flooring demonstrations and explaining benefits and advantages of using Empires products.
  • Consulted with customers to assess requirements, offer product recommendations and resolve technical issues after sales.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Used strong customer service skills to develop loyal customer base, increasing repurchasing rate

Marketing Manager

Kemper Health
09.2018 - 07.2020

Open sales to local business and personal clients of healthcare product

  • Engage with clients and maintain business relationships
  • Plan and host marketing events to recruit new clients and educate consumers on the product and the benefits/savings of carrying personal healthcare.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.

Office Liaison

RVC Optometric
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Manage patient charts
  • Engage with clients coming into the office to connect with the Doctors and Optometrists
  • Attend meetings with reps visiting the office to learn and develop skills needed for future career goals.
  • Streamlined information flow for increased efficiency by implementing a centralized document management system.
  • Solved conflicts and addressed issues that occurred between other entities and business.

Client Service Analyst

UBS Financial Services
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Liaison between high net worth clients and financial advisors; maintain and foster positive client relationships
  • Educate and engage new clients by providing applicable marketing materials and setting up business meetings
  • Manage financial reporting and data entry for financial advisors and provide support to the team through all channels of communication
  • Facilitate ongoing financial education for team through timely coordination of training modules.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information, adhering strictly to company policies regarding privacy protection.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills and personalized service.
  • . Assisted with tracking customer complaints through resolution phases.

Director of Sales

Drive Medical
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Combined entrepreneurial drive with business management skills to enhance revenue, market share and profit performance
  • Maintained expert knowledge of medical product catalogue
  • Cultivated strong relationships with prospects and existing customers, personally managing two house accounts and growing their profits
  • Trained sales associates with clear communication and a strategic sales vision
  • Monitored pricing database to uphold consistent and accurate costs
  • Administered commissions and bonuses for sales team based on performance analytics
  • Handled escalated Customer service for Corporate clients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
  • Achieved regional sales targets through effective territory management and relationship building with key clients.
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Managed complex negotiations with key accounts resulting in long-term contracts that bolstered annual revenue figures significantly.

Executive Sales Assistant

Impact Sales and Marketing
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Supported product development for buyers at Toys R Us Corporation by liaising with international vendors
  • Prepared price quotes and negotiated purchase orders, maintained records of sales, and projected upcoming orders and shipments.

Executive Assistant

Sterling Equities
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Provided administrative and executive support to both one Owning Partner and Vice President of Acquisitions
  • Managed due diligence, contracts, and expense reporting for property acquisitions team
  • Facilitated/hosted marketing events at Shea Stadium for brokers and investors and coordinated all aspects of annual investors dinner.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.

Education

BA Communications and the Arts - Public Relations

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2001

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Syosset, NY
01.1997

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Goals and performance
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales Presentations
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales strategy development
  • Direct Sales
  • Account Management
  • Sales operations
  • Business development and planning
  • Territory Management

Timeline

Sales Manager/ Marketing Executive

Bath Kitchen and Tile Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Larsen Home Improvement
12.2022 - 01.2023

Independent Sales Rep

Empire Sales
06.2021 - 06.2022

Marketing Manager

Kemper Health
09.2018 - 07.2020

Office Liaison

RVC Optometric
11.2017 - 06.2018

Client Service Analyst

UBS Financial Services
01.2016 - 11.2017

Director of Sales

Drive Medical
01.2006 - 01.2008

Executive Sales Assistant

Impact Sales and Marketing
01.2005 - 01.2006

Executive Assistant

Sterling Equities
01.2003 - 01.2005

BA Communications and the Arts - Public Relations

Marist College

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mercy Academy
COLLEEN MARY TOWEY