Kayla Gaston
Mobile,AL
Summary
Strategic-thinking business development manager with 15 years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels by establishing trust. Persuasive and self-motivated with expertise in expanding network connections and introducing products. Well-versed in educating clients, implementing pricing strategies and driving territory development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Endeavor Trucking
Mobile, AL
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Generated sales through cold calls and networking
- Negotiated contracts for business revenue
- Scheduled load pickups and coordination of deliveries
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for business needs
- Maintained safety compliance with OSHA standards.
Business Development Manager
Decor and You
Mobile, AL
11.2012 - 09.2020
- Conducted cold calls to generate new customer accounts
- Demonstrated superb commitment to customer service, adding new customers through referrals and maintaining premium existing accounts
- Researched and planned daily activities to be time effective to generate new leads
- Maintained brand awareness through networking through social media and events
- Managed operations including designer schedules, installs and inventory.
Retail Sales Leader
Cellular Sales
Mobile, AL
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Served customers and business owners with product support and sales
- Responsible for creating outside marketing events for additional sales
- Handled inventory, marketing displays and merchandising
- Trained new hires on sales and computer programs.
Retail Sales Representative
AT&T
Mobile, AL
07.2008 - 02.2011
- Consulted with customers for communication services and equipment
- Provided customer service for equipment and billing issues
- Maintained cash handling, contracts and proper paperwork for customer transactions
- Handled returns and exchanges in-line with company guidelines and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of South Alabama
01.2011
Associates of Business Management -
Faulkner State Community College
01.2008
Skills
- Prospecting
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Market and Competitive Analysis
- Cost Management
- Sales Leadership
- Salesforce Management
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Endeavor Trucking
01.2021 - 01.2024
Business Development Manager
Decor and You
11.2012 - 09.2020
Retail Sales Leader
Cellular Sales
07.2011 - 11.2012
Retail Sales Representative
AT&T
07.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of South Alabama
Associates of Business Management -
Faulkner State Community College
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