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Gary Stalker

Microbiologist/Salesman
Longwood,FL

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 30-year career. Tenacious worker with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager/Co-Owner

Good Vibes
Venice, FL
03.2019 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.

Sales Representative

Easy Rest Adjustable Beds
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 02.2019
  • Increased sales by over 50% by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.

Pitchman/Sales Associate

TT Trading Inc.
Baltimore, MD
12.2009 - 12.2013
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Salesman

Innovative Technologies Inc.
Dade City, FL
11.2004 - 10.2009
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.

Marketing and Sales Manager

Colonial Medical Supplies
Winter Park, FL
07.2000 - 11.2004
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Leveraged direct marketing, industry partnerships and social media platforms to maximize marketing strategy success.
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
  • Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.

Salesman

Arm Chem International Corp.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
02.1997 - 06.2000
  • Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Sales Representative

Health Of Dental Supply Co.
Boston, MA
01.1980 - 11.1996
  • Increased sales by over 50% by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
  • Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
  • One million dollar of sales 11 out of 17 years.

Research Microbiologist

Dawson Research Co.
Orlando, FL
06.1977 - 12.1979
  • Managed overall laboratory functions.
  • Validated several cancer targets in animal models.
  • Worked with several teams on hereditary cancer research.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.1977

Associate of Science -

Florida Technological University. {Now UCF]
Orlando, FL
12.1973

High School Diploma -

Winter Park High School
Winter Park, FL
05.1972

Skills

  • Networking Events
  • Sales Program Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Customer Service
  • Account Servicing
  • Product and Service Promotion
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Sales Manager/Co-Owner

Good Vibes
03.2019 - Current

Sales Representative

Easy Rest Adjustable Beds
01.2014 - 02.2019

Pitchman/Sales Associate

TT Trading Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2013

Salesman

Innovative Technologies Inc.
11.2004 - 10.2009

Marketing and Sales Manager

Colonial Medical Supplies
07.2000 - 11.2004

Salesman

Arm Chem International Corp.
02.1997 - 06.2000

Sales Representative

Health Of Dental Supply Co.
01.1980 - 11.1996

Research Microbiologist

Dawson Research Co.
06.1977 - 12.1979

MBA - Business Administration

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Florida

Associate of Science -

Florida Technological University. {Now UCF]

High School Diploma -

Winter Park High School
Gary StalkerMicrobiologist/Salesman