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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Joseph (Rick) Gordon

Joseph (Rick) Gordon

Hammond,LA

Summary


Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of meeting company-defined quotas through exceptional sales strategy. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. 40+year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Sales Manager. (recently Retired)

Kimber America
04.2020 - 09.2024
  • Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Managed team of 9 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.

National Sales and Training Manager

Beretta USA
03.2011 - 12.2020
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Director Of Sales and Marketing

SLS & Associates
01.1999 - 02.2011
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.

Sales Associate

AcuSport Corp.
05.1980 - 04.1999
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
02-1979

Skills

  • Territory and account management
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Distribution channel management
  • Sales channel management
  • Business development and planning
  • Annual forecasting
  • Sales initiatives and techniques
  • Professional demeanor
  • Customer support
  • Forecasting and reporting
  • Channel partnerships
  • Sales leadership
  • Product demonstrations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Product knowledge
  • Territory expansion
  • Analytical thinking
  • Sales presentations
  • Goals and performance

Accomplishments

Consistently exceeded sales goals.


Many certified training classes over the years in sales as well as products knowledge.


I have secured many state, national and military contracts over the years

Certification

  • Law Enforcement Instructor Training - 2000 - 2024

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager. (recently Retired) - Kimber America
04.2020 - 09.2024
National Sales and Training Manager - Beretta USA
03.2011 - 12.2020
Director Of Sales and Marketing - SLS & Associates
01.1999 - 02.2011
Sales Associate - AcuSport Corp.
05.1980 - 04.1999
Virginia Tech - Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering

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