Garrett A. Damore
Tampa
Summary
Experienced account management professional with strong track record in client relations, strategic planning, and revenue growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing business needs. Skilled in relationship building, negotiation, and project management. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
El Septimo of Geneva
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed strategic account plans to align with client goals and drive business growth.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for account expansion and retention.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing tailored solutions for high-value accounts.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
- Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
Area Sales Manager
Davidoff of Geneva
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - 10.2023
- Manage a $7 million dollar sales territory consisting of over 600 business-to-business clients in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia and Florida for this world-renowned manufacturer of luxury cigars and accessories.
- Led a regional sales territory to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence.
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improve competitive positioning.
- Fostered relationships with key retail partners, enhancing collaboration and increasing product distribution.
- Trained and mentored sales staff, improving team performance and individual skill sets.
- Implemented effective promotional strategies, driving customer acquisition and retention initiatives.
- Monitored sales performance metrics to assess effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven adjustments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and supply chain teams to optimize product launches and inventory management.
- Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
Project Manager
Raymond James Financial
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 12.2015
Finance and Human Resources Intern
Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY
05.2014 - 08.2014
Supervisor
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Syracuse, NY
09.2011 - 09.2013
Customer Service Associate
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Colonie, NY
01.2011 - 09.2013
Self-Employed Drummer
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Managed various facets of this rock band’s budget including travel and dividend expenses, as well as equipment purchases and maintenance.
- Handled advertising and promotional activities for band including social networking outreach, product sales, and venue coordination.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Economics, Business Administration minor
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2015
Skills
- Client relationship building
- Business development
- Key account management
- Data-driven decision making
- Revenue generation
- Business strategies
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Economics Club, Le Moyne College, Member, Syracuse, 2012, 2015
- Samaritan Club, Le Moyne College, Participant, Syracuse, 2012, 2015
- People to People Student Ambassador, Spokane, WA, 2009-06, 2009-08, Accepted by a committee as student ambassador for the United States during a five-country visit. Goal was to “to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, creating global citizens and making the world a better place for future generations“.
Timeline
Key Account Manager
El Septimo of Geneva
01.2024 - 05.2026
Area Sales Manager
Davidoff of Geneva
01.2016 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Raymond James Financial
06.2015 - 12.2015
Finance and Human Resources Intern
Ellis Medicine
05.2014 - 08.2014
Supervisor
BJ’s Wholesale Club
09.2011 - 09.2013
Customer Service Associate
BJ’s Wholesale Club
01.2011 - 09.2013
Self-Employed Drummer
01.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor’s of Science - Economics, Business Administration minor
Le Moyne College