Louis Vanderstel
Holland,MI
Summary
Dynamic Sales Representative with proven record of creating valuable, customized solutions. Highly talented and driven to exceed expectations and sales goals. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Sales Representative
Weathergard Windows
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Sell home improvement products through in-home sales presentations and facilitate a one-call-close
- Sold $1.2 million worth of products in the last 12 months through strong presentation skills, with confidence and poise
- Constantly staying current with industry trends and new developments
- Strive to always give the customer a world class customer experience
- Consistently exceeding sales team goals.
Food Service Coordinator
Ridge Point Community Church
Holland, MI
06.2009 - 10.2018
- Tripled sales within the first year by revamping product selection
- Responsible for volunteer staffing and development, community involvement, ordering, menu creation, promotion, cost controls and all other aspects for two cafes, full buffet and catering
- Designed and managed the installation of a commercial kitchen
- Guided the organization thru the Food Licensing process to achieve state food service license and strong consistent health inspections.
District Sales Manager
GTENerizon/ldearc Media
Muskegon, MI
06.1997 - 09.2008
- Received Distinguished Manager for achieving top sales growth within the Midwest region
- Progressively increasing positions of responsibility, from outside Sales Representative, Account Executive, to outside Sales Manager
- Trained and managed new and existing Sales Representatives & electronic advertising media sales
- Google Sales Adword Certified
- Multiplatform product sales expertise, including print & electronic advertising media sales.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Hotel and Restaurant institutional Management
Davenport College of Business
06.1990
University of Montana
Skills
- Closing Deals
- Sales Strategy Development
- Articulate and Persuasive
- Sales Strategies
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Revenue Generation
- Exceeds Sales Goals
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Residential Sales Representative
Weathergard Windows
01.2019 - Current
Food Service Coordinator
Ridge Point Community Church
06.2009 - 10.2018
District Sales Manager
GTENerizon/ldearc Media
06.1997 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Hotel and Restaurant institutional Management
Davenport College of Business
University of Montana