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Erwin Raza

Montgomery,IL

Summary

Self-motivated Territory Sales Manager with 22 years background in managing accounts for assigned territories and selling products ethically and with market-driven approaches. Skillfully enhance distribution and availability of products to achieve targeted territorial growth. Maintain current product, market and competitor knowledge to successfully enhance operational and sales development approaches. Performance-oriented in prospecting, networking and completing key sales. Address and solve wide-ranging operations, sales and personnel management problems. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Territory Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
03.2016 - Current
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Offered new and existing customers profitable products to maintain strong territory-wide revenue.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients.

Inside Sales Representative

HD Supply White Cap
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.
  • Used CRM software to maintain detailed contact logs and account records.

Sales and Marketing Representative

Epsilon Marketing Services
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Monitored product line sales and costs, compiling thorough progress reports using data analysis.
  • Implemented advertising campaigns and prepared promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify marketing and communication needs for team and stakeholders.
  • Built local sales and marketing plan for each targeted district within defined territory.
  • Followed through with leads to close sales over phone, in office and during external consumer engagements.

Lead Sales Representative

Techtronic Industries
10.2001 - 11.2011
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand full scope of available offerings and provide top-notch salesmanship to customers.
  • Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Led sales team to exceed quarterly sales goals.
  • Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.

Education

Communications

University Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.1998

Associates Of Science -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
07.1996

Science, Technology, And Society

Glenbard North High School
Carol Stream, IL
06.1993

Skills

  • New Account Development
  • Performance Management
  • Territory Management
  • Closing Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales Presentation
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Product Promotion
  • Business Development
  • CRM Software
  • Sales Expertise
  • Product Demonstration

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
03.2016 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

HD Supply White Cap
06.2013 - 06.2015

Sales and Marketing Representative

Epsilon Marketing Services
05.2012 - 05.2013

Lead Sales Representative

Techtronic Industries
10.2001 - 11.2011

Communications

University Illinois At Chicago

Associates Of Science -

College of DuPage

Science, Technology, And Society

Glenbard North High School
Erwin Raza