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Kelly Blackington

Morehead City,NC

Summary

Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success building productive relationships. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales/Designer

Kitchen & Bath Galleries
11.2021 - Current
  • Managing turn-key luxury kitchen & bath remodels.
  • Custom tailored projects including cabinetry, countertops, tile, hardware and lighting.
  • Responsible for sales, design, contracting and overall project management.

Sales/Project Estimator

Wrenn Home Improvements
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Reviewed project plans and design specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and determine resources needed.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and track job progress.
  • Managed all stages of multiple projects.

Outside Sales

Florida Tile
11.2011 - 11.2018
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with A&D, retail and builder markets in assigned territory.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Built strong client rapport promoting design trends and introducing new products.
  • Consistently achieved budget/plan $ 1.6M

Outside Sales/Key Account Manager

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Represented product lines in the Personal Care Division: Lotrimin, Tinactin, Coppertone, Dr. Scholl's

Territory Manager

Warner Lambert/ Parke Davis
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Represented products in the Consumer Division including Cough/Cold/Allergy and Mouthcare


Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising Major/Visual Arts Minor

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.1989

Skills

  • Client Relationships
  • Goal-Driven
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Consultative Sales Approach

Timeline

Sales/Designer

Kitchen & Bath Galleries
11.2021 - Current

Sales/Project Estimator

Wrenn Home Improvements
03.2020 - 11.2021

Outside Sales

Florida Tile
11.2011 - 11.2018

Outside Sales/Key Account Manager

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
01.1993 - 01.1997

Territory Manager

Warner Lambert/ Parke Davis
01.1990 - 01.1993

Bachelor of Science - Advertising Major/Visual Arts Minor

Syracuse University
Kelly Blackington