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David McCord Jr

Iron River,MI

Summary

Outside sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Marketing Advisor

Western Power Sports
11.2010 - Current

Responsible for developing strong dealer relationships with clients by regular communications, products presentations, new product lines, merchandising, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining these dealers within the territory.

Exceeded annual sales targets while identifying new business opportunities.

Western Power Sports is based in Boise, Idaho incorporated in 1960 and distributes over 100,000 products that include off/road and street motorcycle, ATV/SxS, snowmobile and watercraft parts and accessories to thousands of dealers nationwide. WPS is a leader in the powersports industry and delivers these products through regional warehouses. WPS strives to bring the powersports dealers the best service, products, and delivery.

Took the territory from 30 dealers and $50,000 annual sales to 147 dealers with annual sales exceeding $3.5 million.

National Sales Manager

Ansai Sportswear Co.,Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010

Brand Manager- Responsible for developing a hunting/fishing apparel and accessories line, design of over 200 products and features while working directly with the factory in Hangzhou.

Start-up Venture Kadena- Responsible for hiring sales representatives throughout the U.S., division of territories, training and planning of product introduction. This included budgeting for the brand and a marketing plan for successful launch of the Kadena brand.

Direct Sales- responsible for product presentations and building relationships with customers across the entire U.S. including local independent and big box stores.

Start-up Venture Mobile Warming- Responsible for direct sales of Mobile warming heated clothing line and developing new products.

Sales Manager

Robison's Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2008

Responsible for nationwide sales of the Vertical Limit brand working with retailers, buying groups, regional and national shows. Developing a team of sales professionals to promote these products.

  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

Sales Manager- Joe Rocket, Power-Trip

Robison's Inc
04.2003 - 12.2006
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies

Outside Sales Representative

Bell Industries
03.1996 - 01.2003
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of product features, benefits, and pricing strategies to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team on creating effective promotional materials for events and tradeshows.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And General Business

University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.1982

Skills

  • A proven sales professional with over 40 years of experience With my challenge driven attitude, I have accumulated a diverse portfolio of corporate skills, sales skills, and people skills backed with a strong education I have a proven track record with accomplishments in the form of sales increases and winning new markets with a history as a dependable leader
  • I am experienced at the distribution, dealer, and retail sales levels, with the ability to do creative and effective sales presentations Skilled in direct marketing, brand image development, employee management, distribution networking, co-coordinating new product line launches, merchandising, complex scheduling, relationship management, budget and cost analysis, skills training, trade show co-ordination, account management, dispatch, inventory management, basic human resources and public speaking Through various corporate positions and assignments I have trained, managed and planned for sales workforces, management teams, technicians, and independent sales professionals with contacts and experience in almost every state and province across the nation
  • I am seeking new challenges in sales and I am confident that I can bring results to your company

Timeline

Sales and Marketing Advisor

Western Power Sports
11.2010 - Current

National Sales Manager

Ansai Sportswear Co.,Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2010

Sales Manager

Robison's Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2008

Sales Manager- Joe Rocket, Power-Trip

Robison's Inc
04.2003 - 12.2006

Outside Sales Representative

Bell Industries
03.1996 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And General Business

University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
David McCord Jr