Gregory Detore
PINE BLUFF,AR
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales professional with over 23 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Sales
ARKANSAS MILL SUPPLY CO
Pine Bluff, AR
11.2001 - Current
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product features or availability.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings with senior management.
- Attended trade shows and conferences to promote products and services.
- Negotiated contracts with potential buyers.
- Maintained accurate records of all contacts with customers and prospects.
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization's processes related to sales activities.
- Advanced sales opportunities to foster market performance and penetration in support of business initiatives.
- Provided technical support to existing customers.
- Demonstrated leadership by conducting sales presentations, directing sales calls, managing contract negotiations and executing sales contracts.
- Developed long term relationships with customers to generate additional sales and guide problem resolution discussions.
Quality Control Manager
Central Moloney Components
Pine Bluff, AR
05.1984 - 10.2001
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Conducted internal audits of processes, products, and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming materials or products in order to determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Established procedures and quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales. in order to resolve any issues related to product quality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, ARSkills
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Demonstrations
- Industry Expertise
- Client Retention Strategies
- Sales Presentations
- Performance Tracking
- Presenting Service Options
- Customer Service
- Customer Communication
Timeline
Industrial Sales
ARKANSAS MILL SUPPLY CO
11.2001 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Central Moloney Components
05.1984 - 10.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Arkansas At Monticello
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