James Merryman
Cornelius,NC
Summary
- Performance-driven Associate 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.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
- Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Clegg's Termite & Pest Control LLC
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted home inspections to address moisture issues, termite activity as well as general pest concerns.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Gave notice to pursue more appropriate opportunities.
Finance Manager
Interstate Cycle and Watersports, LLC
Mooreville, NC
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Contributed to annual sales of more than $4.5 million on all Yamaha, Suzuki, Polaris, Triumph motorcycles, and SSR off road units.
- Exceeded back end products and services sales goals throughout my tenure.
Sales Lead
Lake Norman Powersports, LLC
Cornelius, NC
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Engaged customers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing product updates and information.
- Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
- Created reports and presentations on weekly sales performance to senior management.
- Consistently sold $1.9 - $2.8 million annually on all Sea Doo boats and watercraft as well as Polaris on road/ off road units
Sales Associate
Presto Garage Doors, LLC
Cornelius, NC
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Consistently sold $1.2 - $2.1 million annually on steel and custom wood garage doors as well as openers/ operators.
Sales Associate
Lake Norman Powersports, LLC
Cornelia, NC
05.2013 - 11.2016
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Consistently sold $1.1 - $2 million annually on Sea Doo boats and watercraft as well as Polaris road/ off road units.
Retail Store Manager
Gap/ Banana Republic retail stores
Huntersville, NC
06.2004 - 03.2013
- Managed daily operations of $4 - $5 million retail stores.
- Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
- Coached and mentored employees by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in long-term career growth.
- Executed merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
- Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Development
- Contract Preparation
- Product Sales
- Upselling
- CRM software proficiency
- Financial records analysis
- Exceptional customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strategic Planning
- Meeting deadlines
Timeline
Sales Associate
Clegg's Termite & Pest Control LLC
10.2023 - 05.2024
Finance Manager
Interstate Cycle and Watersports, LLC
05.2021 - 09.2023
Sales Lead
Lake Norman Powersports, LLC
10.2019 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
Presto Garage Doors, LLC
12.2016 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Lake Norman Powersports, LLC
05.2013 - 11.2016
Retail Store Manager
Gap/ Banana Republic retail stores
06.2004 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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