Results-oriented sales consultant with over 17 years of experience producing outstanding results and strong revenue growth for busy wholesale industry. Successful closing sales quickly and securing repeat business. Motivated and respected professional with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct sales and distribution representative
Wild West Munchies
Loveland, CO
12.2002 - 04.2021
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Met customers in businesses to discuss and demonstrate products.
Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
Achieved aggressive monthly quota of $83K consistently.
Inquired about current service levels and offered upgrades.
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Generated seasonal creative pitches for clients targeting various consumer groups.
Identified new targets, developed new business opportunities and presented product lines to customers.
Opened new merchandise and stocked sales floor racks and shelves.
Prepared and delivered presentations to retail customers to highlight offerings and secure new business.
Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with over 100 clients by addressing needs and providing superior customer service.
Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
Identified customer needs and achieved service levels that met and exceeded expectations.
Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales.
Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Marine Corps
Denver, CO
08.1991 - 08.2001
Delivered weather updates to pilots to determine if necessary to divert aircraft to different airports.
Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation.
Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
Oversaw emergency flight operations per government regulations for aircraft experiencing bad weather and equipment failure
Provided pilots with instructions for safe landings and takeoffs at airport averaging 50 flights per day.
Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
03.1997
Skills
Sales
Direct Sales
Goal Attainment
Sales Goals
Service Promotions
Prospecting Clients
Sales Strategy
Product Sales
Product Knowledge
Market Strategy
Customer Complaint Resolution
Quick Learner
Interpersonal Skills
Positive Attitude
Customer Service Experience
Certification
Licensed General Lines Agent (Life, Accident, Health and HMO) - 07/09/2021 Texas Department of Insurance