Donna Balekdjian
Blowing Rock,NC
Summary
Motivated and accomplished outside sales representative with over 20 years of experience. Seeking a career path that allows me to utilize and expand on the many years of sales, customer service, and relationship building. Motivated to generate and increase sales while delivering top notch customer care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Keyholder
The Boutique Collection
Blowing Rock, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Merchandising,
- Greeting and assisting customers as well as helping them put together outfits for special occasions.
- , Develop relationships with new and existing clients to increase weekly sales
- Keyholder . Assisting manager with purchasing, organizing events , inventory, cleaning, organizing both the Boutique Collection and Carriage Trade Antiques and building weekly window displays, organizing events, customer service, answering phone lines and daily opening and closing procedure.
- Liaison for The Boutique collection and Carriage Trade.
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Marsh Properties LLC
Charlotte, NC
07.2021 - 07.2026
- Developed tailored leasing solutions to meet diverse client needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and inform leasing strategies.
- Executed property marketing campaigns, increasing visibility and attracting prospective tenants.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline leasing processes and improve efficiency.
- Trained junior consultants on best practices in sales techniques and customer engagement.
- Analyzed competitor offerings to refine service delivery and maintain competitive advantage.
- Led negotiations for lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms for both clients and company.
- Increased sales volume by developing strong relationships with clients and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FOSTER CAVINESS FOOD SERVICE
Charlotte, NC
04.2008 - 07.2021
- Exceeded sales goals annually as #1 sales representative for 13 years in North and South Carolina Territory. Maintained
- Brand awareness. Building lasting relationships with business owners, regional directors, chefs, food/beverage managers through impeccable service and product knowledge.
- Managed customer needs and pursued appointment opportunities to convert prospects into new customers. Used CRM to input new customers, keying orders, , training seminars, trading new sales representatives, and completed daily sales reports. Weekly sales meetings reviewing goals, gross profit and strategizing as a team.
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FRESHPOINT
Charlotte, NC
02.2000 - 03.2008
- Managed North and South Carolina territories with customers such as universities, retirement homes, corporate accounts, restaurants, country clubs and hotels.
- Heavy prospecting and cold calling to obtain new customers as well as using Sales Force and CRM systems.
- Maintaining and supporting relationships to ensure they received impeccable service. Played an essential role in making sure all clients received quality products.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Various training seminars and weekly meeting to strategize and improve gross profit
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
EAST BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1983
Skills
National Account Mgmt
Skill Communicator
Brand awareness Dev
Generating new business
Generating Reports
Customer service
Marketing
Goal Oriented
Cold calling
CRM Knowledge
POS
Purchasing
Event planner
Inventory
Team Player
Accounts receivable
Critical Thinking
Keyholder
Timeline
Retail Keyholder
The Boutique Collection
08.2025 - Current
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Marsh Properties LLC
07.2021 - 07.2026
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FOSTER CAVINESS FOOD SERVICE
04.2008 - 07.2021
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
FRESHPOINT
02.2000 - 03.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
EAST BURKE HIGH SCHOOL