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GERALD LINDSEY

Sales
Nederland,United States

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth. Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Representative

Home Furniture Plus Bedding
Nederland, TX
10.2008 - 06.2022
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed advanced understanding of products and services to react to customer objections, competitive questions, and other FAQs.
  • Won new business by articulating full value of company's capabilities to prospects.
  • Built and managed accurate sales pipeline to maintain high volume of activity.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.

Business Owner/Operator

Rainbow Marina And Seafood
Port Arthur, TX
10.1989 - 10.2008
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.

Sales Consultant

Classic Chevrolet
Beaumont, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Auditor/Revenue Officer

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Beaumont, TX
10.1984 - 10.1989
  • Conducted research, interviews and investigations for information pertaining to alleged criminal violations.
  • Provided guidance and service on various financial problems in order to assist taxpayers' in resolving tax issues.
  • Considered alternative means of resolving tax debt issues if taxpayer could not pay
  • Collected delinquent federal taxes and secured all delinquent returns.
  • Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
  • Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.

Education

BBA - Finance

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.1977 - 08.1984

Skills

    Account servicing

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 22 staff members.
  • Exceeded monthly store sales goals 12 years in a row.
  • Managed 200 opportunities per month.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.

Software

Microsoft Office

Storis Sales and Inventory

Social media

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Sales Representative

Home Furniture Plus Bedding
10.2008 - 06.2022

Sales Consultant

Classic Chevrolet
01.2007 - 01.2008

Business Owner/Operator

Rainbow Marina And Seafood
10.1989 - 10.2008

Auditor/Revenue Officer

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
10.1984 - 10.1989

BBA - Finance

Lamar University
08.1977 - 08.1984
GERALD LINDSEYSales