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Elizabeth Ashton

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Sales professional with 4+ years of experience driving client relationships and leading projects from initial engagement through delivery, with current focus in the packaging industry. Based in Florida and relocating to the Charlotte, NC area.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

APC Packaging
Fort Lauderdale
07.2023 - Current
  • Transitioned into a Key Account Manager role after a successful start in stock packaging sales, expanding into more complex, custom projects with larger clients.
  • Facilitated end-to-end project management for customized cosmetics packaging, from sales to delivery, ensuring positive client experiences and satisfaction.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction and product quality; resolving logistics, project development, and QC/functionality challenges.
  • Managed proactive client communication, setting realistic expectations and delivering tailored solutions aligned with project goals and timelines throughout pre-production and mass production phases.

Account Manager

APC Packaging
Fort Lauderdale
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Drove sales of stock packaging solutions, managing a high volume of client accounts and identifying opportunities to grow repeat business.
  • Consulted with customers to recommend in-stock packaging options that aligned with their branding, timelines, and budget.
  • Developed strong client relationships through responsive communication and solution-focused support, laying the foundation for long-term partnerships.

Licensed Real Estate Sales and Transaction Coordinator

Century 21
Columbia
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managing showings, inspections, contracts, closings, and day to day communications.
  • Facilitating prospective retail and investor home buyers from home search to closing.
  • Lead generation, marketing, relationship building to grow business.

Business and Marketing Internship

Linemark Printing, Inc.
Upper Marlboro
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Contributed insight and execution of various AR, Marketing, BI projects to leverage the latest marketing trends and enhance printing services.
  • Researched competition and vendors within the printing, mailing, and photo industry to assist in market expansion.
  • Created content, posted and reported KPIs on social media.

Education

Mass Communications - Concentration in Business Administration

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Sales and Client Retention
  • Relationship and Project Management
  • Pipeline Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Product Knowledge Development
  • CRM Software (Hubspot, Constant Contact)

Languages

  • English, Native

Timeline

Key Account Manager

APC Packaging
07.2023 - Current

Account Manager

APC Packaging
03.2023 - 07.2025

Licensed Real Estate Sales and Transaction Coordinator

Century 21
04.2021 - 03.2023

Business and Marketing Internship

Linemark Printing, Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021

Mass Communications - Concentration in Business Administration

University of South Carolina
Elizabeth Ashton