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Julian Pline

Madison

Summary

Results-driven Director of Sales known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, customer relationship management, and market analysis. Excel in negotiation, team leadership, and problem-solving to achieve sales targets and drive business growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Sales

Bluelink Wireless
Huntsville
10.2024 - Current
  • Led sales strategy development for telecommunications products and services.
  • Managed high-performing sales team to achieve company revenue goals.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and customer needs.
  • Collaborated with marketing to create effective promotional campaigns for services.
  • Conducted training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge.
  • Oversaw sales forecasting and reporting processes for accurate performance tracking.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, distributors and other businesses.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, operations and finance in order to ensure successful outcomes from sales initiatives.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services.
  • Managed a team of sales personnel to ensure performance goals were met or exceeded.
  • Assisted in developing long-term strategic objectives for the organization's overall success.
  • Provided regular training sessions for staff on sales techniques, product knowledge and customer service standards.
  • Created detailed reports on sales performance metrics and trends.
  • Drafted creative marketing materials such as brochures, flyers and presentations.
  • Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories.
  • Performed analysis of customer data to create targeted campaigns for different segments.
  • Hired and motivated high-performing sales team.
  • Developed budget plans for marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Analyzed sales statistics to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new sales staff.
  • Managed sales budget and monitored expenses to ensure alignment with financial targets.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and innovation within the sales team.
  • Ensured compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to sales activities.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
  • Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.

Area Sales Manager

AT&T
Huntsville
08.2019 - 10.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales staff for improved performance and productivity.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborated with marketing to align promotional strategies with sales goals.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-functional meetings to align sales initiatives with company strategy.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team effectiveness and drive improvements.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on sales volume, revenue growth and competitive landscape.
  • Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
  • Created detailed reports on regional sales performance for management review.
  • Interacted regularly with senior management to discuss current strategies and future plans.
  • Managed sales pipeline and forecasted monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations tailored to client needs, highlighting product benefits.
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
  • Managed sales team across multiple regions to enhance market presence.

Area Sales Manager

AT&T
Jackson
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives.
  • Trained and mentored junior sales staff for improved performance and productivity.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborated with marketing to align promotional strategies with sales goals.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated cross-functional meetings to align sales initiatives with company strategy.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team effectiveness and drive improvements.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on sales volume, revenue growth and competitive landscape.
  • Analyzed sales data to determine areas of improvement for the organization.
  • Created detailed reports on regional sales performance for management review.
  • Interacted regularly with senior management to discuss current strategies and future plans.
  • Managed sales pipeline and forecasted monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations tailored to client needs, highlighting product benefits.
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.

Store Manager

AT&T
Philadelphia
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Implemented sales strategies that enhanced overall store performance.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic decision-making.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for team members, fostering professional development.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised new employees to build a skilled workforce.
  • Oversaw inventory management through regular cycle counts and shrinkage control.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and processed bank deposits during opening and closing duties.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures and expenses to inform management.

Store Manager

AT&T
Virginia Beach
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Responsibilities included leading a team to meet and exceed sales quotas in multiple categories, preparing and leading team meetings, coaching and disciplining, handling mandated training, meeting deadlines for special projects, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and presenting them, and preparing multiple solutions to increase sales and attainment.
  • Implemented sales strategies that enhanced overall store performance.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic decision-making.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for team members, fostering professional development.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised new employees to build a skilled workforce.
  • Oversaw inventory management through regular cycle counts and shrinkage control.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and processed bank deposits during opening and closing duties.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures and expenses to inform management.

Team Lead

At&t
Vicksburg
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Coordinated training sessions for new employees on company policies.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to enhance team performance and morale.
  • Mentored junior team members to foster skill development and growth.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas for operational enhancement.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
  • Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.

Retail Sales Consultant; Small Business Champion

AT&T
Madison
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales quotas across multiple categories.
  • Ranked within top 15 consultants in Southeast Summit rankings every quarter.
  • Achieved second place in Gulf States region for 2014.
  • Participated on in-store committee with top sellers and management for strategy implementation.
  • Completed Retail Management Development Program to enhance leadership skills.
  • Pioneered small business certification in North Alabama, leading initiatives for small business sales.
  • Guided co-workers in small business and consumer sales strategies to improve overall performance.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

West Texas A&M
Canyon, TX
08-2021

Bachelors - Accounting, Federal Contract And Acquisition

Athens State University
Athens, Al
01.2014

Associates - Accounting

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, Al
01.2012

Bachelors - Engineering

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
01.2005

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Decatur, Al
01.2004

Skills

  • Windows and Android operating systems
  • Territory management
  • Leadership development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Market analysis and competitive analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Sales strategy and presentations
  • Data reporting and business analytics
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Problem solving and aptitude
  • Strategic planning
  • Closing strategies and cross-selling
  • KPI tracking
  • Sales team supervision and recruiting
  • Employee retention
  • Microsoft Office Suite and SAP software
  • Intuit QuickBooks

References

  • Diamond Allen, 601-630-7813, At&t Regional Sales Manager
  • Erick Alvarez, 818-216-7027, At&t Regional Sales Manager
  • Joseph Holler, 256-283-7926, At&t Retail Store Manager

Commercial Experience

  • At&t, Philadelphia, MS, 01/01/17, Present, Store Manager Level 3, Responsibilities included leading a team to meeting and exceeding Sales quotas in multiple categories, Preparing and leading team meetings, Coaching and disciplining, handling mandated training, meeting deadlines for special projects, Preparing PowerPoint presentation and presenting them, preparing multiple solutions to increase sales and attainment. In 2018 we grow Postpaid Voice over 50% YoY, along with CRU over 25% YoY.
  • At&t, Virginia Beach, VA, 01/01/17, 12/31/17, Store Manager Level 1, Responsibilities included leading a team to meeting and exceeding Sales quotas in multiple categories, Preparing and leading team meetings, Coaching and disciplining, handling mandated training, meeting deadlines for special projects, Preparing PowerPoint presentation and presenting them, preparing multiple solutions to increase sales and attainment. In 2017 our location finished Business Certified.
  • At&t, Virginia Beach, VA, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, Store Manager Level 1, Responsibilities included leading a team to meeting and exceeding Sales quotas in multiple categories, Preparing and leading team meetings, Coaching and disciplining, handling mandated training, meeting deadlines for special projects, Preparing PowerPoint presentation and presenting them, preparing multiple solutions to increase sales and attainment. In 2016 our location finished Business Certified.
  • At&t, Vicksburg, MS, 01/01/15, 12/31/16, Team Lead, Responsibilities included leading a team to meeting and exceeding Sales quotas in multiple categories, Preparing and leading team meetings, Coaching and disciplining, handling mandated training, meeting deadlines for special projects, Preparing PowerPoint presentation and presenting them, preparing multiple solutions to increase sales and attainment. In 2015 our team finished in the top 2 Of the Gulf states that included over 122 stores and earned a second Summit award which is awarded to the top 2% of the company.
  • At&t, Madison, AL, 04/01/13, 12/31/15, Retail Sales Consultant; Small Business Champion, Responsibilities included meeting and exceeding sales quotas set by At&t in multiple sales categories and customer service categories. Since I began selling in April 2013 I have not finished outside the top 15 consultants in the southeast summit rankings for any quarter. I finished second in sales for the Gulf States region in 2014 and was awarded summit. I am a member of a in store committee of top sellers and management that are responsible for implementing new sales strategies to successfully deliver on At&t goals each time a new focus is handed down. I also finished the Retail Management Development Program to increase my leadership qualities. I am a small business champion who was first in North Alabama to get small business certified in 2014 and also responsible for helping lead co-workers in small business and consumer sales.
  • Knology Cable, Huntsville, AL, 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Direct Sales Representative, Responsibilities include lead generation through door to door canvassing of neighborhoods and through networking efforts. Expectations to meet and exceed quotas given to acquire new customers on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Have exceeded quota by 25% three of my first four months and met quota on in my first month. Expected to turn in all paperwork and build personal sales reports for management.
  • Cellular Express (At&t Authorized Retailer), Huntsville, AL, 01/01/05, 12/31/12, Retail Sales Consultant; Regional Inventory Control Manager; Assistant Regional Manager, Responsibilities included meeting and exceeding sales quotas set by Cellular Express and At&t in multiple sales categories and customer service categories. I led market in sales (both wireless and wired) every year from 2005 to 2012. Additional responsibilities besides sales were to help manage inventory levels at up to ten store locations, analyzing purchasing trends for accessories and phones, figuring out how to increase sales at all locations as the wireless industry changed. Also responsible for reviewing resumes for the district manager to interview then was responsible for helping train new sales consultants and teach them new sales techniques or refine the techniques they already knew in order to help achieve sales goals. Responsible for handling elevated customer service issues and fill in for the District Manager when he was unavailable.

Certification

Building a Product from Scratch

Power BI Data Methods

DevOps Foundations: Lean and Agile

Customer Experience: Journey Mapping

Learning MURAL for Collaboration

Creating a Communications Strategy

Excel for Business Analysts

Excel: Sales Forecasting

Sales Management. Simplified. (Blinkist Summary)

CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks

CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 2 The Physical Network

CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 3 The World of TCP/IP

CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 4 Making TCP/IP Work

CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 5 Securing TCP/IP

Learning Power BI Desktop

Power BI Data Modeling with DAX

Power BI Essential Training

Power BI Quick Tips

Power BI Top Skills

SQL Essential Training

Using Power BI with Excel

Learning Data Analytics

Learning Data Science: Tell Stories With Data

Timeline

Director of Sales

Bluelink Wireless
10.2024 - Current

Area Sales Manager

AT&T
08.2019 - 10.2024

Area Sales Manager

AT&T
01.2019 - 07.2019

Store Manager

AT&T
01.2017 - 01.2019

Store Manager

AT&T
01.2016 - 12.2017

Team Lead

At&t
01.2015 - 12.2016

Retail Sales Consultant; Small Business Champion

AT&T
01.2013 - 12.2015

MBA - Business Administration

West Texas A&M

Bachelors - Accounting, Federal Contract And Acquisition

Athens State University

Associates - Accounting

Calhoun Community College

Bachelors - Engineering

Tulane University

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School