Jennifer Bredvik
San Diego,CA
Summary
My desire is to work for a company that inspires me and allows me to utilize my vast showroom & outside sales experience in the kitchen & bath industry. I want to add incremental value to an organization in a dynamic position where i can be involved in the education, specification, and design process in architectural projects. Personal growth while making a sizeable impact growing and developing new business for prospective employer is my main objective.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Showroom Sales Consultant
PIRCH
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Consistently rated as top performer/contributor
- Manage approximately 150 remodel and new construction projects at any given time
- Develop new showroom and builder business by networking and prospecting
- Work closely to manage expectations and outcomes with operations departments to facilitate outstanding execution of sales processes/delivery/installations and projects to create flawless customer experience
- Deliver revenue and profit targets through successful strategic planning, customer relations with timely execution and follow up
- Proactively keep up with industry trends and expand knowledge through attending vendor trainings, tradeshows, and industry events
- Work closely with vendor community to stay ahead of trends, promotions and new product introductions
- Mentor and coach new sales advisors educating them on the kitchen & bath industry, products and consultative selling
Director, Market Development
PIRCH
Glendale, CA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Identify new custom home builders, designers, architects, and associations by networking using personal networks & memberships
- Manage & develop relationships through frequent in-person visits
- Market PIRCH brand and grow market presence by performing professional presentations & demonstrations about PIRCH, its experience, services, products and programs to design firms, builders, and architects
- Track, report and measure all initiatives, programs, events, and sponsorships to promote new business
- Work closely with vendor communities to leverage builder programs and other programs available through vendors.
Showroom Sales Consultant
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Was placed by management in under-performing showroom to help boost sales and customer satisfaction – +300% profitability increase since arrival in 2009
- Average sales increase of 20% YOY
- Regularly help plan and execute industry/trade events
- Contact current and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders
- Prepare drawings, estimates, presentations, and bids that meet specific needs to trade clientele
- Recommend solutions to customers, based on customers’ needs, interests & lifestyle
- Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations, and attending trade shows and conferences
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, pricing, and sales
- American Lighting Association; Lighting Specialist (LS) Designation.
Sales & Management Trainee
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
San Diego, CA
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Trained in all facets of the kitchen & bath business from warehouse, plumbing counter, inside rough plumbing sales, showroom administrator, operations & sales
- Grand opened new showroom in Vista, Ca
- Lead in overseeing construction, meeting with vendors, ordering and designing displays
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing & International Business
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Boone, NC05.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Attention to Detail
- Goal-Driven
- Creative Thinking
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Showroom Sales Consultant
PIRCH
03.2015 - Current
Director, Market Development
PIRCH
06.2014 - 03.2015
Showroom Sales Consultant
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
08.2009 - 06.2014
Sales & Management Trainee
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
08.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing & International Business
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY