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Kimberly Faerber

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Representative

MARCONE
KNOXVILLE, TN
08.2023 - Current
  • Consult with contractors and business owners to identify solutions based on job requirements, timelines and budgets.
  • Manage pricing discussions, availability challenges, and objections while maintaining trust and professionalism.
  • Discover and recommend alternative solutions during supply constraints to prevent project delays.
  • Communicate with warehouse, vendors and operations teams during the length of the project to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintain detailed customer notes and order documentation while supporting a high volume of inbound and outbound calls.
  • Consistently exceed monthly sales quotas by over 15%.

Inside Sales / Sales Consultant

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
KNOXVILLE, TN
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Managed high-volume inbound, converting inquiries into project-specific solutions while meeting strict team production goals.
  • Utilized competitive analysis and practical problem-solving to exceed sales goals and successfully qualify leads for long-term repeat business.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams including warehouse and purchasing to execute accurate orders and maintain smooth service delivery timelines.
  • Leveraged deep product knowledge to provide expert consultations, facilitating telephonic sales and product matching for diverse client portfolios.

Interior Designer & Sales Consultant

O.P. JENKINS FURNITURE & DESIGN
KNOXVILLE, TN
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Ranked as a top sales performer by converting high-value leads into complete project enrollments through consultative sales presentations.
  • Executed detailed design consultations and lead management, building furnishing plans that align with specific client budget and aesthetic requirements.

Design Consultant

BASSETT FURNITURE
KNOXVILLE, TN
03.2013 - 09.2016
  • Recognized as a top seller within the district
  • Trained new staff in customer service best practices and showroom processes to ensure team-wide consistency and achievement of production goals.
  • Coordinate monthly inventory logistics and warehouse accuracy to support lead fulfillment and maintain high service standards.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology, Cum Laude

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MURFREESBORO, TN
01.2006

Skills

Sales & Enrollment Operations: Inbound Sales, Lead Follow-Up, Lead Qualification, Outbound Sales, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling

Technology & Platforms: Call Center Operations, CRM Management, Lead Management Systems, Salesforce

Professional Strengths: Client Communication, High-Volume Sales, Problem Solving, Project Coordination, Goal Oriented, Results Driven

Timeline

Business Development Representative

MARCONE
08.2023 - Current

Inside Sales / Sales Consultant

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
10.2019 - 08.2023

Interior Designer & Sales Consultant

O.P. JENKINS FURNITURE & DESIGN
09.2016 - 01.2019

Design Consultant

BASSETT FURNITURE
03.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology, Cum Laude

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Kimberly Faerber