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Kathleen Buckland

Kathleen Buckland

Sales Management/ Trainer
Ruckersville,VA

Summary

Hardworking driven Lead Sales Trainer/Manager interested in pursuing a career where I can work safely, and remotely with the flexibility to have a more work/ life balance

Desiring to be a part of a thriving company that will give me the opportunity to excel in my skills and ability and to help build a strong team in doing the same

Committed to the success of my sales staff

Very client focused

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner/Owner

Buckland Tree And Home Services LLC
Ruckersville, VA
11.2021 - Current

Manage all aspects of our family business

Lead in Sales and Aquisitions

Send out all invoices, proposals, and estimates

Bid Jobs

Follow up with all clients making sure they are all satisfied customers

Gained multiple repeat business from clients after success of sales and service

Manage all profit and loss reports and take care of all necessary bookkeeping

Take payments and handle all financial aspects of our business

Aid in assisting on all projects at point of service

Senior Sales Consultant

Grand Home Furnishings
Charlottesville, VA
11.2019 - 04.2020

After returning to this company I worked for, prior to Mattress Warehouse, I completed the same tasks as before in this position

I executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to closing

In the month of March 2020, I delivered out over $90,000 in sales.

I was put on furlough with the rest of the sales team due to the unfortunate events of the Covid 19 pandemic. March was the last month I worked.

In the month of June, I was called back to return to work and begin my position where I left off, but was unable to return as they could not honor the schedule that was agreed upon prior to employment and it did not work out with our son's new schedule with at home schooling.

Due to the Covid working restrictions was unable to return

General Manager, District Trainer

Mattress Warehouse Inc
Charlottesville , VA
07.2017 - 10.2019

Responsible for overseeing all daily store operations- customer service, sales, financing, and inventory

Trained all new hires for our part of the district which included Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and all Charlottesville locations.

Executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to closing

Met and exceeded sales goals

Received numerous store bonuses and spiffs consistently on a monthly basis

#1 in the company for customer service for the second and third quarter of 2018

Made it my chief goal to build a strong knowledgeable team, equipping them with all the tools and resources needed for them to succeed

Gained extensive knowledge in Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, Serta, Kingsdown, value bedding, pillows, accessories, sleep science, sleep health, and the sales process

Senior Sales Consultant

Grand Home Furnishings
Charlottesville , VA
07.2015 - 07.2017

Responsible for ensuring a quality customer experience

Executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to closing

Met and exceeded sales goals

Earned awards, bonuses, and frequent spiffs

Gained extensive knowledge in Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, Serta, Simmons- Beauty Rest, countless case goods furniture, accessories, warranties, and protections at all price points

Senior Sales Consultant- Trainer

Johnny Janosik Furniture
Dover, DE
09.2001 - 06.2015

Responsible for ensuring a quality customer experience

Executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to closing

Met and exceeded sales goals

Earned frequent yearly awards and bonuses consistently

Enhanced sales ability by completing job related courses and workshops

Trained all new hires in our location for the year 2015 before we moved to Virginia

Gained excessive knowledge in fabric, leather, color, design, area staging, solid and veneer wood and wood species, the sales process, financing, training, and product knowledge for all price points of mattresses, furniture, accessories, and protection warranties.

Sales Manager

Aarons Rentals
Dover , DE
06.1999 - 08.2001

Managed sales, delivery, and customer service

Responsible for training all new hires for sales and customer service.

Assisted account management and delivery, completed weekly ordering, inventory, and ensured floor was properly stocked and appealing to customers,

Assisted general manager with all daily store operations

Assistant Manager

Rent way, Inc
Easton, MD
02.1997 - 05.1999

Responsible for overseeing all store operations- customer service, sales, account management, collections, delivery, inventory, audits, ordering all merchandise, repossessions, applications

Was an integral part in the opening of and running our Milford location

Field Sales Representative

Kirby Co.
Dover, DE
01.1994 - 01.1997

Responsible for doing presentations and demonstrations in residential areas

Executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to closing

Earned cash bonuses

Met and exceeded sales goals

Last month as sales, sold 15 machines, earned the Myrtle Beach trip, and was promoted to Trainer

Trained all new hires coming into our district

Worked for Kirby Co. out of Easton, MD, Dover, DE, and Franklin, TN

Sales Representative

Easton Chrysler Jeep Eagle
Easton, MD
12.1992 - 01.1994

Responsible for ensuring a quality customer experience

Handled contracts, warranties, inventory, applications, finance documents, facilitated dealer exchanges, navigated successful negotiations, performed test drives and demonstrations to achieve pairing correct vehicle w/ clients

Executed all points of the sales process from qualifying to delivery

Met and exceeded sales goals

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Chesapeake Community College
Wye Mills, MD

High School Diploma -

North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD
06.1990

Skills

  • Possess great deal of knowledge with sales, customer service, team building, sales training, sales management and district training
  • Attended numerous workshops on fabric, leather, color, design, demonstrations, and presentations
  • Created ultimate buying experience for my clients
  • Used C1, Storis, Facs, Windows operating systems as well as some Word
  • A quick learner and team player
  • Excel at building value and solution selling
  • Visited numerous plants over many years, including-TempurPedic, Sealy, Serta, Kingsdown, Kincaid, and Vaughan Bassett,
  • Aquired a deep understanding of whole process from manufacturing to delivery
  • 28 years experience in sales industry
  • 23 years of that in furniture and mattress field
  • 5 years of that in field sales and service
  • 9 years of that in Sales Training and Management
  • Relentless in finding proper solutions for clients by pairing them with best tailored product or service
  • Proven track record of excellent rapport, loyal customers, and repeat business
  • Though lacking in a degree due to starting sales journey early, I have more than made up for it in a proven track record of success in sales, customer service, training, and management

Special Interests/ Activities

Active in church ministry

Involved in faith based charities and initiatives

Enjoy drawing, sketching, and writing

Enjoy spending my time with my family

Enjoy watching football with my family

Love to cook and bake

References

Adam Stone

Manager/ Newark, DE/ Johnny Janosik Inc.

302-236-2446

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Karen Evans

Lead Sales/ Camden, DE/ Delmarva Pole Building Supply

Previous Manager Dover, DE/ Johnny Janosik Inc.

302-233-3946

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Mark Boley

Assistant Manager/ Charlottesville, VA/ Grand Home Furnishings

434-989-0955

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Gloria Boltz

Executive Sales/ Dover, DE/ Johnny Janosik Inc.

Johnny Janosik Inc

302-670-3086

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Lorrie Hargrove

Manager/ Harrisonburg, VA/ Mattress Warehouse

804-615-5463

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Drew Azar

Kingsdown Rep/ VA territory

336-269-5397




Timeline

Partner/Owner

Buckland Tree And Home Services LLC
11.2021 - Current

Senior Sales Consultant

Grand Home Furnishings
11.2019 - 04.2020

General Manager, District Trainer

Mattress Warehouse Inc
07.2017 - 10.2019

Senior Sales Consultant

Grand Home Furnishings
07.2015 - 07.2017

Senior Sales Consultant- Trainer

Johnny Janosik Furniture
09.2001 - 06.2015

Sales Manager

Aarons Rentals
06.1999 - 08.2001

Assistant Manager

Rent way, Inc
02.1997 - 05.1999

Field Sales Representative

Kirby Co.
01.1994 - 01.1997

Sales Representative

Easton Chrysler Jeep Eagle
12.1992 - 01.1994

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Chesapeake Community College

High School Diploma -

North Caroline High School
Kathleen BucklandSales Management/ Trainer