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
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
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.
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.
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
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