Eldon Kerns
Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Summary
Driven Sales Manager with a proven track record at Holland Pump Company, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional relationship building and staff management. Mastered MIG and TIG welding techniques, achieving over 20% sales growth by implementing strategic sales training and performance goals. Skilled in negotiation and fostering team success, consistently surpassing sales targets.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager /General Manufacturer
Holland Pump Company
11.2013 - 01.2023
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- 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.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
Welder/Senior Outside Sales Representative/Branch Manager
Holland Pump Mfg
12.1986 - 04.2010
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
No Degree - Business/ Welding Technologies
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Relationship Building
- Sales team training
- Staff Management
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Sales Manager /General Manufacturer
Holland Pump Company
11.2013 - 01.2023
Welder/Senior Outside Sales Representative/Branch Manager
Holland Pump Mfg
12.1986 - 04.2010
No Degree - Business/ Welding Technologies
Morehead State University
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