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Jamie Rutledge

Fort Erie,,Ontario

Summary

District Sales Manager with 5 years of industry success. Passionate about transforming territory sales and marketing programs. Demonstrated track record of aligning sales and marketing initiatives to influence buying decisions. Resolves complex solutions and implements data-driven recommendations. Skilled in learning and adapting to changing environments in competitive landscapes. Understands customer needs and provides optimal solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

SURPLUS FURNITURE & MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
06.2018 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Worked diligently with dealers and management teams to forge lasting relationships and assist in solving unique business problems.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Store Sales Manager

SURPLUS FURNITURE & MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.

General Manager

THE GATE HOUSE
04.2012 - 07.2015
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new menu items and wine list.

General Manager

SHOELESS JOE'S SPORTS GRILL
05.2010 - 09.2013
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.

General Manager

MONTANA's COOKHOUSE
06.2005 - 05.2010
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.

General Manager/ Designated Skills Trainer

VINTAGE INNS
05.2001 - 06.2005
  • Trained and mentored 1500 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
  • Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals, resulting in reduced turnover.

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Political Science, Economics

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON

ACCOUNTING - Accounting

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLAGE
Grande Prairie, AB

Skills

  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Local Market Conditions
  • Sales Program Coordination
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Special Assignments
  • Budgeting and Expenditures
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Goals and Performance
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Customer Needs Assessments

Timeline

District Sales Manager

SURPLUS FURNITURE & MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
06.2018 - Current

Store Sales Manager

SURPLUS FURNITURE & MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
06.2015 - 07.2018

General Manager

THE GATE HOUSE
04.2012 - 07.2015

General Manager

SHOELESS JOE'S SPORTS GRILL
05.2010 - 09.2013

General Manager

MONTANA's COOKHOUSE
06.2005 - 05.2010

General Manager/ Designated Skills Trainer

VINTAGE INNS
05.2001 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Economics - Political Science, Economics

Brock University

ACCOUNTING - Accounting

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLAGE
Jamie Rutledge