Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 25 year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
East Coast Territory Manager / Sales Manager
TruckVault Inc
03.2010 - 02.2021
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 25% in 2 years.
Spearheaded efficient resolutions for wide-ranging customer issues to offer outstanding service and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
Offered new and existing customers profitable products to maintain strong territory-wide revenue.
Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities and maintain consistent growth rate at 20% or higher.
Sales Manager
Crawford Garage Doors Inc.
02.2005 - 02.2010
Grew market penetration and sales figures by leveraging supplier relationships and personally overseeing negotiations resulting in 50% revenue increase.
Increased monthly gross sales from $100,000 to $200,000 and exceeded goals for sales, revenue and profit margins.
Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
National Sales Representative
Omni /Focus Group Inc
02.2002 - 01.2005
Conferred with customers to understand needs and make targeted Print and TV media recommendations.
Maintained and organized customer database of over 250 clients nationwide.
Sales Manager
Alpine Distributing
11.1992 - 12.2002
Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
Improved sales processes to streamline customer acquisition and onboarding strategies.
Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Sales Representative
Quadra Beverage
01.1985 - 12.1994
Built business by hosting and attending events, launching special promotions and reaching out to local experts.
Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
Education
Bachelor Of General Studies - Business
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.1984
Anders Gidlund Andersg@truckvault.com 800-967-8107
Reference
TruckVault
Skills
Sales Closing
Sales Expertise
Product and Service Sales
Profit and Loss Analysis
Trend Analysis
Employee Training
Sales Planning
Staff Management
Sales Training
Business Development
Account Management
Prospecting Clients
Product Knowledge
Market Strategy
Timeline
East Coast Territory Manager / Sales Manager
TruckVault Inc
03.2010 - 02.2021
Sales Manager
Crawford Garage Doors Inc.
02.2005 - 02.2010
National Sales Representative
Omni /Focus Group Inc
02.2002 - 01.2005
Sales Manager
Alpine Distributing
11.1992 - 12.2002
Sales Representative
Quadra Beverage
01.1985 - 12.1994
Bachelor Of General Studies - Business
Oregon State University
Anders Gidlund Andersg@truckvault.com 800-967-8107