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James Desmond

Brunswick,ME

Summary

Having been a brewery direct sales representative for Gritty's, it gave me a wealth of experience in the beer sales industry. Constantly outperforming sales goals and proving to be a relied upon asset, I gained the respect of all sales reps from the distribution houses (including Central Distributors). Having a sales territory that was from Brunswick to the northernmost tip if Maine, it put me in front of and allowed me to work closely with all on and off premise accounts. Forging lasting relationships to this day with business owners and managers alike. I loved my time in the industry, which shone through in my eagerness and ability to consistently perform. Only leaving the industry to help out my family's business. It's time to make a change for myself, and would love to be able to put my hard work ethic, dependability and professionalism to work as valuable asset employee to Central Distributors.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Attendant

Desmond Funeral Home
06.2012 - Current
  • Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between various parties involved in the funeral process, promoting positive experiences for all involved.
  • Assisted in managing funeral home operations, contributing to overall business success and growth.
  • Enhanced community relations through participation in local events as a representative of the funeral home.

Sales Representative

Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
03.2009 - 05.2012
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
  • Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
  • Participated in trade shows and conferences to network and generate leads.
  • Cultivated deep understanding of product features to answer questions and overcome objections.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Education

Associate of Science -

AAMI
New York, NY
01-2019

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Customer relationship building
  • Sales development
  • Account servicing
  • Highly self motivated
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer retention
  • Driven to achieve a high level of success
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability

Timeline

Funeral Attendant

Desmond Funeral Home
06.2012 - Current

Sales Representative

Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
03.2009 - 05.2012

Associate of Science -

AAMI
James Desmond