JAMES EARL GRODIN
Sales and Marketing Professional
Valencia,CA
Summary
Performance-driven Sales Professional with stellar record of accomplishment in connecting with customers and driving remarkable sales. Proactive, well-organized sales leader successful at meeting and exceeding targets with strategic approaches. Skilled lead generator, product demonstrator and problem-solver.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ann Ruth Tarlow M.A. M.F.C.C.
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Supported client during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information
- Administered medication under supervision of healthcare professionals.
Big Ticket Sales Specialist
Macy's Inc.
07.2011 - 06.2020
- Achieved annual sales of $350-$400k versus departmental goals of $1M
- Increased customer count by 25% by maintaining a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting Macy's commitment to their clients
- Exceptional ability is assisting clients in all aspects of the total Macy's experience and satisfying the needs of digital and physical customers by making appropriate partnerships
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and sales team audits.
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC, M&M Mars, Inc.
05.2005 - 03.2011
- Responsible for 160 retail and headquarter accounts including Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, Gelsons, and Smart & Final
- Business Development: successful in generating new business over 10% from both new and existing clientele
- Improved customer confidence and recovered previous years sales with a 23% gain by building and renewing customer relationships to define market opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design/Urban Management
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Santa Monica College
Skills
- Excellent sales analysis skills
- Strong lead development skills
- Persuasive communication expertise
- Marketing and sales expertise
- Point-of-sales-systems
- Proficient in Schematics Interpretation
- Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes
Accomplishments
- Became Professional Lifeguard at age 15.
- Attended Professional Cooking School in Beverly Hills, CA
- Earlier experience as executive recruiter earned numerous awards as Top Revenue Recruiter of the month.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Ann Ruth Tarlow M.A. M.F.C.C.
08.2020 - 04.2024
Big Ticket Sales Specialist
Macy's Inc.
07.2011 - 06.2020
Territory Manager - Sales and Service
Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC, M&M Mars, Inc.
05.2005 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design/Urban Management
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Santa Monica College
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