Karief Holmes
Sales Manager
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Bob's Discount Furniture
Tempe, Arizona
07.2021 - Current
- Grew sales 20% annually and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Sales Manager
Raymour & Flanigan
Manachester, CT
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
- Supervised sales team of 30 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Held weekly meetings with sales associates to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Sales Manager
Sleepy's LLC
Windsor, CT
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Aggressively pursued competitive accounts by differentiating company from competitors.
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement by 30% with target demographic and driven brand exposure.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, CT06.2004
Skills
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Sales Statistics Analysis
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Networking Events
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Salesforce Software
- Sales Quota Management
- Profit and Revenue-Generating Strategies
- Motivational Techniques
Timeline
Sales Manager
Bob's Discount Furniture
07.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
Raymour & Flanigan
04.2015 - 04.2021
Sales Manager
Sleepy's LLC
08.2010 - 04.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Walden University
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
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