Gerard Polite
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with 30 years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Pride In Moving
Tamarac, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Sales Manager
Ft lauderdale Cemetery Assocaiton
Ft Lauderdale, FL
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Performed analysis of current processes within the sales department to identify areas needing improvement.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Helped families with cemetery and funeral arrangement at the time of need and preneed
Sales Manager
TamaracChicago Cemetery Association
Chicago, IL
06.1991 - 04.2014
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Maintained professional network of potential clients and business opportunities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Community Organization And Advocacy
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL02-1979
High School Diploma -
Lindbloom
Chicago, IL05-1975
Skills
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Contract Preparation
- Client Account Management
- Product Sales
- Sales Development
- Promotional Support
- Strategic Planning
- Reliable and Punctual
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Advance Planning Associate for ICFA 1996
- Top producer advance planning the Chicago Cemetery Association 1998
Timeline
Sales Associate
Pride In Moving
06.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
Ft lauderdale Cemetery Assocaiton
04.2014 - 06.2019
Sales Manager
TamaracChicago Cemetery Association
06.1991 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Community Organization And Advocacy
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Lindbloom
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