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Elizabeth Avery

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven ability to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth across consumer goods, healthcare, and tobacco industries. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiations, and data-driven decision-making ensures optimized sales performance. Recognized for a proactive approach and exceptional communication skills that foster lasting business relationships in competitive environments. Aiming to leverage industry knowledge and strategic insight to further expand market opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Advisor

Japan Tobacco International
West Tennessee , TN
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage a portfolio of 600 accounts across West Tennessee, driving business growth and optimizing market expansion through strategic planning and data-driven insights.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail partners, providing expert business advice, and educating clients on best practices to enhance product performance.
  • Achieved a 19% growth in territory sales over the past three months, securing fourth place in team rankings due to consistent volume increases and steady performance.
  • Negotiate and secure long-term contracts that foster business sustainability and strengthen JTI’s market presence.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, assess competition, and implement innovative sales strategies to increase product visibility and revenue.

Acute Care Sales Representative

Encompass Group
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Managed a multi-state sales territory, overseeing relationships with hospitals, government facilities, and surgery centers.
  • Successfully secured the company’s only contract for new patient therapeutic care technology, generating $60,000 in revenue.
  • Led the first case study utilizing patented warming technology, resulting in $50,000 in sales revenue.
  • Provided clinical and non-clinical product presentations, ensuring clients understood the value and application of Encompass Group’s medical products.
  • Completed twelve nursing hours to enhance product knowledge and support in-service training for healthcare professionals.

Sales Representative

Kellogg's
West Tennessee, TN
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Managed a portfolio of 21 Walmart accounts across West Tennessee, driving sales growth, and optimizing product distribution.
  • Created and implemented customized sales plans to enhance product exposure.
  • Successfully sold a March Madness promotional display within two months, generating $2,500 in retail sales.
  • Monitored key sales metrics, including POS budgets, and gross margins, to ensure profitability and optimal shelf placement.

Marketing Specialist

Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists
Memphis , TN
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Designed and implemented marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness, and support business growth.
  • Conducted market research and demographic analysis to identify target audiences, and refine messaging strategies.
  • Managed the development of marketing collateral, presentations, and social media campaigns to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
  • Strengthened referral networks by building relationships with healthcare professionals and community partners.

Education

Graduate Certificate - General Business

University of Memphis
Memphis
05-2025

Bachelor of Science -

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2019

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Organizational development

Timeline

Business Advisor

Japan Tobacco International
09.2024 - Current

Acute Care Sales Representative

Encompass Group
10.2021 - 09.2024

Sales Representative

Kellogg's
11.2019 - 10.2021

Marketing Specialist

Mid-South Pulmonary Specialists
05.2018 - 11.2019

Graduate Certificate - General Business

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Science -

University of Arkansas
Elizabeth Avery