Kenneth Hadel
Guyton,GA
Summary
Customer-focused Sales Professional with 20 = years of expertise generating maximum sales by consistently meeting customers' needs. Successfully identifies customer preferences by fielding questions and engaging in information-gathering conversations. Hard worker always willing to perform extensive research and legwork to meet customer requests.
Sales professional skilled in client acquisition and retention, consistently driving revenue growth and surpassing sales goals. Known for building strong relationships and adapting to evolving market conditions. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and supporting colleagues to achieve collective objectives.
Experienced with consultative selling techniques, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Utilizes effective communication and negotiation skills to close deals and build lasting partnerships. Track record of meeting and surpassing sales targets, contributing to overall business growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional
JC Lewis Ford
Guyton, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed comprehensive product knowledge to effectively address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Streamlined sales processes, enhancing customer experience and driving higher satisfaction rates.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering skill development and improving team performance.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new sales opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with management on promotional campaigns, increasing showroom traffic and engagement.
- Leveraged CRM systems to track leads, manage accounts, and optimize follow-up efforts.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by providing exceptional after-sales service, including issue resolution and future needs analysis.
- Built strong relationships with customers through personalized service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Developed strategic sales plans for driving growth in key market segments, resulting in significant business expansion.
Sales Professional
Dan Vaden Cherverolet
Pooler, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Increased dealership revenue through effective negotiation and closing techniques.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and vehicle recommendations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with customers for repeat business and referrals.
- Assisted clients in financing options, arranging test drives, and completing necessary paperwork for purchases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Reached performance objectives and generated over $[Number] in sales.
Sales Professional
Kia Country Of Savannah
Savannah, GA
12.2016 - 10.2023
- Gained customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that achieve client needs.
- Collaborated with other sales team members to share selling strategies and gain new insights.
- Consulted with long-term, new and prospective customers to understand needs and propose ideal solutions.
- Generated new business by developing marketing initiatives, performing prospect calls and networking referrals.
- Introduced customers to new offerings and updated accounts.
- Identified and approached potential customers by generating leads, setting appointments and conducting site visits.
- Answered customer questions, shared product knowledge and researched pricing and availability.
- Increased dealership sales by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service and diligent followup.
Delivery Driver/Sales Representative
Frito Lay
Savannah, GA
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Confirmed product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
- Issued sales promotion materials to customers to boost sales.
- Organized merchandise and sales promotion displays to attract customers.
- Reviewed lists of station drops, dealers or customers, loading trucks with appropriate deliverables.
- Refilled vending machines and removed outdated food products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Maximized sales through effective territory management and strategic route planning.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing solutions to issues.
- Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
Cleaning Services Owner
Hadels Cleaning
Pooler, GA
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Route Salesman
H & H of Savannah
Savannah, GA
01.2004 - 02.2010
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss products and services resulting in repeat business.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss products and services resulting repeat business.
- Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
- Confirmed product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability and performance of assigned territory.
- Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Recorded deliveries and daily sales transactions.
- Collected money, provided change and recorded transactions on receipts.
- Issued sales promotion materials to customers to boost sales.
- Organized merchandise and sales promotion displays to attract customers.
Route Sales Representative
Kem Distrubting
Savannah, GA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Confirmed product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
- Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience.
- Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Recorded deliveries and daily sales transactions.
- Collected money, provided change and recorded transactions on receipts.
- Issued sales promotion materials to customers to boost sales.
- Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
- Identified prospective customers by using business directories and following leads from existing clients.
Production Worker
Great Dane Trailers
Savannah, GA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Operated trucks, forklifts and lifts following safety protocols to minimize accidents.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
Education
GED -
Groves High School
Garden City, GA01.1999
Skills
- Sales and Marketing Strategies
- Client Presentations
- Business Development
- Lead Generation
- Sales Closing
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Territory Sales
- Sales Forecasting
- Account Management
- Effective Customer Upselling
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Valid Driver's License
- Class A Vehicles Expertise
- Calm Under Pressure
- Good Work Ethic
- Certified Smith System
- Objection handling
- Sales expertise
- Closing techniques
- Customer relationship building
- Lead generation
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Lead prospecting
Education
other
Timeline
Sales Professional
JC Lewis Ford
08.2025 - Current
Sales Professional
Dan Vaden Cherverolet
10.2023 - Current
Sales Professional
Kia Country Of Savannah
12.2016 - 10.2023
Delivery Driver/Sales Representative
Frito Lay
02.2012 - 12.2016
Cleaning Services Owner
Hadels Cleaning
02.2010 - 02.2012
Route Salesman
H & H of Savannah
01.2004 - 02.2010
Route Sales Representative
Kem Distrubting
01.2001 - 01.2004
Production Worker
Great Dane Trailers
01.2000 - 01.2001
GED -
Groves High School