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Kenneth Searcy

Mckinzie,AL

Summary

I am looking to work for a company that is fast paced, goal oriented, and will be allowed to continue to grow professionally. By using many years of sales experience at every level, work to organically grow business/territory in order to sustainably grow sales. Use an application approach to selling believing that the correct fit/product will win over customers for the long term. Commercial Sales Representative with 29 years of experience in B2B sales and pipeline management. Competent industry leader in finding market opportunities through cold calls, networking events and profiling potential customers. Exhibits strong presentation, negotiation and time management skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated Commercial Sales Representative experienced in technical and non-technical fields. Success in price negotiations, service area definition and marketing support. Solid background acquiring new business across wide range of territories and drafting proposals for potential customers. Trained to work in outside sales and direct inside environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Sales Rep.

GCR / Southern Tire Mart
09.2020 - Current
  • Since September 2020 have successfully grown a zero book to over 200K per month
  • Currently providing solutions to top tier accounts in the Montgomery and surrounding areas to include, inter-modal trucking for manufacturing in Montgomery, AL and West Point, GA, and I have also been able to provide growth with harvesting and manufacturing within the timber industry
  • Successfully grown a book of one customer before the pandemic to a sustainable book of over 200K in sales per month
  • Increased sales revenue by establishing new client relationships and nurturing existing ones.
  • Developed strategic sales plans for achieving quarterly and annual targets, resulting in consistent sales growth.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

Commercial Sales Rep.

GCR / Southern Tire Mart
12.2017 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for a self built book of commercial trucking, construction, and agricultural tires and service
  • Provided STM with a 300% increase in commercial sales while maintaining a 30%+ profit margin.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, focusing on mutually beneficial terms and long-term partnerships.
  • Drafted, submitted and processed sales contracts for orders received.
  • Presented bids and contracts for potential clients to review during meetings.

Account Executive

Alabama Media Group
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for a growing book of accounts
  • Providing advertising solutions through video, digital, and print display
  • AMG represents AL.com, Birmingham News, Huntsville Times, Mobile Press Register, and Birmingham Magazine
  • Since October I have grown new accounts and provided solutions that grow awareness and business for clients.

Industrial Sales Representative

Makita, USA
06.2008 - 02.2016
  • Industrial Sales Representative for Alabama /Florida panhandle
  • Provided all marketing and promotional presentations and introductions of new product lines
  • Grew market to be the top territory for growth within US and Puerto Rico for six straight quarters
  • I introduced solutions to large construction, utility, and manufacturing users within market
  • Proudest achievement was lead on development, introduction and approval of Southern Company for generation one impacts that are used in their bucket trucks, providing a safer solution
  • In the field I was able to provide solutions and problem solve in order to create efficiency within many end user practices and procedures.

Route Sales Service Representative

Cintas Corporation
04.2005 - 06.2008
  • Tasked with managing a client base of 250 accounts
  • Grew weekly route by 25% during three years
  • Daily tasks required order taking and fulfillment, up selling, and providing superior customer service.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, arriving punctually for shifts and maintaining focus on providing top-tier service throughout entire workday.
  • Provided information about company products and services, and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
  • Increased customer retention with exceptional interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Office Manager/Sales and Service

Capitol Paging and Communications
05.1998 - 04.2005

* Supervised the day to day operations of my family owned business

  • Staff of five service technicians
  • Processed payroll, maintained the accounts receivable, scheduled all of the service calls, and procurement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wetumpka High School
Wetumpka, AL
06.1994

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Sales Presentations
  • Objection handling
  • Sales Reporting
  • Closing Techniques
  • Upselling strategies
  • Cold-calling
  • Territory Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Commercial Sales Rep.

GCR / Southern Tire Mart
09.2020 - Current

Commercial Sales Rep.

GCR / Southern Tire Mart
12.2017 - 06.2020

Account Executive

Alabama Media Group
10.2016 - 11.2017

Industrial Sales Representative

Makita, USA
06.2008 - 02.2016

Route Sales Service Representative

Cintas Corporation
04.2005 - 06.2008

Office Manager/Sales and Service

Capitol Paging and Communications
05.1998 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Wetumpka High School
Kenneth Searcy