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Kevin Swindle
Retired
Leesburg,GA
Summary
Proven leader in sales and client acquisition, adept at territory and pipeline management, I significantly boosted United Distributors' market share. My technical aptitude and persuasive communication fostered long-term customer relationships and team success, achieving beyond set sales quotas.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On Premise Sales Manager
United Distributors
03.2011 - 10.2023
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Sales Manager
United Distributors
01.2001 - 03.2011
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Territory Sales Representative
United Distributors
01.1987 - 01.2001
- Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
- Resurrected and monetized dormant leads to build book of business and increase revenues.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Education
No Degree - Political Science, History
University of Georgia
Athens, GA1985
Skills
- Technical aptitude
- Client acquisition
- Territory Management
- Sales Pipeline Management
Certification
CSW - Certified Specialist of Wine
Software
Timeline
On Premise Sales Manager
United Distributors
03.2011 - 10.2023
Sales Manager
United Distributors
01.2001 - 03.2011
Territory Sales Representative
United Distributors
01.1987 - 01.2001
No Degree - Political Science, History
University of Georgia
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