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Detra Ahmed

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Dynamic Area Sales Manager with a proven track record at T.I.C. Enterprises, excelling in relationship building and territory management. Achieved consistent sales growth through innovative strategies and effective team supervision. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and driving market expansion, leveraging strong sales presentations and exceptional coaching skills.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

T.I.C. Enterprises
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Developed comprehensive territory plans that ensured efficient allocation of resources and maximized productivity for the entire area.
  • Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
  • Collaborated with clients and distributors to create and promote new products.

Manager of Operations

La Meer Cosmetics
  • Fostered a positive work environment within the sales team by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among team members.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to develop targeted promotional campaigns that drove sales growth.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans for the assigned territory.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to existing clients through regular communication and prompt resolution of issues or concerns raised by them.
  • Achieved consistent annual revenue growth by continuously monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and areas for growth.
  • Launched new products successfully within the assigned territory by executing well-designed launch plans tailored specifically for each product line.
  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
  • Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize internal workflows.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales team supervision
  • Territory management

Timeline

Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2024

Area Sales Manager

T.I.C. Enterprises

Manager of Operations

La Meer Cosmetics
Detra Ahmed