Gary Wright
Sales Professional
Livingston,Tennessee
Summary
Motivated Inside & Outside Sales Professional offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, product knowledge, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Risher Roofing
Cookeville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Generated new leads through networking
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Pro Sales Associate
Lowes
Cookeville, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals, was able to achieve joining the Presidents Club (1 Million+) in just 3 months in position
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
QA Engineer/Biomedical Technician
Linde Gas & Equipment
Livingston, Tennessee
07.2007 - 08.2022
- Marketed Brand Nationally & engaged with Sales Executives to Demo product
- Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to Senior Management for correction.
- Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Utilized knowledge of ISO 9000 standards to develop action plan for company certification.
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Assisted Clinical Team Nationwide with investigation findings and corrective actions
- Created SOP's for Livingston TN NOxBOXi Department
- Assisted Clinical Education and Clinical Sales teams on Go-Lives at numerous Children's Hospital Sites
- Created spreadsheets and power point presentations for weekly calls conducted to Senior Management and the entire NOxBOXi Team
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Enterprises
Cookeville, TN
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Performance Beverage Inc.
Byrdstown, TN
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Performed promotional advertisement at Musical Events, Sporting Events, Bar Locations
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development
- Responsible for sending P.O.S to ambassadors throughout the U.S
- Created sales contacts with on- and off- premise accounts
- Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Pickett County High School
2006
Skills
- Product and Service Sales
- Sales Expertise
- Inside and Outside Sales
- Onsite Product Demonstrations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Motivated team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Product Merchandising and Distribution
Certification
Carefusion Ventilator Technician Certified
Respironics Trilogy Ventilator Technician Certified
ISO 9001 Certified
GAF Roofing Certified
Timeline
Project Manager
Risher Roofing
07.2023 - Current
Pro Sales Associate
Lowes
09.2022 - Current
QA Engineer/Biomedical Technician
Linde Gas & Equipment
07.2007 - 08.2022
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Enterprises
07.2006 - 07.2007
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Performance Beverage Inc.
10.2004 - 07.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Pickett County High School
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