John King
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Talented Sales Lead successful at multi-tasking, balancing customer needs and making new sales. Builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while consistently reaching sales targets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales
CEMI-USA
03.2019 - Current
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
- Maintained Branch Operations & P & L
Branch Manager
Elliott Electric Supply
02.2011 - 03.2019
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
Sales Manager
Armstrong's Supply Co.
09.2006 - 02.2011
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Helped Armstrong's Supply Co. Recover from Hurricane Katrina.
Inside Sales
Wesco Distribution
01.2000 - 09.2006
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
- Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
- Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
- Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LA05.1992
Skills
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Relationship Development
- Sales and Negotiation
- Solution Development
- Sales Expertise
- Promote Products
- Inside sales
Timeline
Inside Sales
CEMI-USA
03.2019 - Current
Branch Manager
Elliott Electric Supply
02.2011 - 03.2019
Sales Manager
Armstrong's Supply Co.
09.2006 - 02.2011
Inside Sales
Wesco Distribution
01.2000 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
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