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William Banks

Sales
Lexington,SC

Summary

Experienced with driving revenue growth and expanding market presence through strategic sales and business development initiatives. Utilizes market analysis and customer insights to create effective sales strategies. Track record of building and leading cohesive teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Broker Sales Representative

RevolutionBag
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in all transactions.
  • Started a new territory based on my past customer base from Saalfeld
  • Coordinated with marketing department to create impactful promotional materials that effectively showcased company''s products and services.
  • Initiated and developed partnerships with other industry professionals, resulting in mutually beneficial referral relationships.

Territory Sales Manager

Saalfeld/internationalpaper
06.2007 - 06.2020
  • Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and implemented targeted action plans accordingly.
  • Set ambitious yet achievable sales targets for the territory team; provided motivation through ongoing coaching and guidance towards goal attainment.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, boosting customer retention rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans.

V.P. and General Manager

Don Swann Distributors
03.2006 - 05.2014
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.

General Manager

Canover Industries
01.1985 - 02.1990
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

V.P. and General Manager

Unijax
08.1975 - 07.1988
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Education

Business Management

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Skills

  • Channel partnerships
  • Pricing strategy

Accomplishments

Elected city official in Snellville, Georgia. This included my position as police commissioner


Last three years at Saalfeld, top sales person in the country


Always proficient in reducing expenses, and in increasing revenue, which enhances the bottom line


Timeline

Broker Sales Representative

RevolutionBag
01.2021 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

Saalfeld/internationalpaper
06.2007 - 06.2020

V.P. and General Manager

Don Swann Distributors
03.2006 - 05.2014

General Manager

Canover Industries
01.1985 - 02.1990

V.P. and General Manager

Unijax
08.1975 - 07.1988

Business Management

Vanderbilt University

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