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Kiuna Talalemotu

Tualatin,Oregon

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with 8+ years of field experience in the building materials industry. Recipient of multiple Sales Excellence Awards from Sherwin Williams in 2020, ’23 and ’24. This was a result of fostering loyal customers through driving value and consistent engagement. I’m devoted to embracing challenges as opportunities for personal growth and look forward to exploring what’s next.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

Sherwin Williams Co
05.2022 - Current
  • Managing a portfolio of 250+ accounts along with 4 supporting retail locations.
  • Driving a 52% growth in sales revenue since 2022, taking the territory from $1.9 million to a forecasted $2.9 by the end of 2025.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of a new CRM system 'Paint Scout' to improve the effectiveness of job bids and overall company productivity.
  • Deliver strong product presentations to prospective customers, achieving brand loyalty amongst newly on-boarded and existing accounts.
  • Collaborated with my sales teams to identify prospects, qualify new accounts and cultivate strong relationships, resulting in a 20% year-over-year increase to new client business.


Store Manager

Sherwin Williams
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Analyzed buying trends to efficiently manage merchandise and rotate stock.
  • On-boarded new staff to build a well-trained and cohesive sales team.
  • Acquired over 120 new accounts, resulting in a store growth of almost 50% and over $2.3 million in total sales by the end of '21.
  • Implemented a lead generation tactic for my customers through an in-store referral program, yielding daily responses and countless leads for my accounts.

Assistant Manager

Sherwin Williams Co
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for staff scheduling and store audit management
  • Led initiatives to streamline operational processes and enhance team productivity.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to communicate objectives and foster a collaborative work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • CRM Proficiency
  • In-House Proprietary Sales Software
  • Consultative Selling
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Leaders Award
  • 2023 & 2024 Masters Award
  • 2024 Portland Sales Rep of the Year

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Sherwin Williams Co
05.2022 - Current

Store Manager

Sherwin Williams
08.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

Sherwin Williams Co
08.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Oregon State University

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