Kolton Bledsoe
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Talented and successful at multi-tasking, balancing customer needs and making new sales. Building loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while consistently reaching sales targets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lot Manager
TradeUp LLC
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Parked vehicles in visually appealing ways to attract customer attention and increase sales.
- Added and maintained key tags, inspection decals and window stickers for 40+ vehicles on sales lot.
- Collaborated with lot staff to have vehicles ready for lot within 48 hours.
- Maintained attractive, tidy parking lot for Car dealership.
- Scheduled and transporting of vehicles for maintenance.
- Handle purchase orders
Domestic Sales Coordinator
Steam Logistics
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Played a key role in ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and cost-effectively within the domestic region while also ensuring I hit my sales goals and bring in new business to the company
- Some of my experience, and knowledge in the sales and logistics industries are:
- Experience working with many of the biggest warehouses, and distributors across the U.S
- (Americold, Publix, Sysco, etc.) Familiar with appointment scheduling, navigating online portals, and communicating with shippers and receivers to schedule the most efficient time for a pickup or delivery.
- Knowledgeable with DAT, Truckstop, and Super Dispatch.
- Cold calling and email solicitation experience.
- Speaking and communicating with decision-makers from smaller companies to larger Fortune 500 companies.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue.
- Communicate with clients to understand their logistics needs and provide solutions to meet those needs.
- Utilize Salesforce system to keep track of sales leads, build and edit loads, send rate confirmations, add accessorial charges, etc.
Sales Specialist
Verizon Wireless
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for promoting and selling Verizon Wireless products and services to customers and helping customers troubleshoot issues with their devices and services, and provide ongoing support and assistance
- Explain and demonstrate the features and benefits of different wireless plans and devices, and help customers choose a plan that meets their needs.
- Upsell products while also examining the customers’ needs and providing value and solutions to the customer.
- Being responsible for achieving sales targets and reaching out to potential customers to generate new business via cold calling.
- Supported retail distributors, dealers and customers through in-person and telephone support.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Sheet Metal Worker
King Industries
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment and machinery
- This may include troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and making repairs as needed
- Some specific duties of an industrial maintenance contractor may include:
- Inspecting and assessing the condition of equipment and identifying potential issues
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as changing oil and filters, lubricating moving parts, and cleaning equipment
- Replacing worn or damaged parts and making repairs as needed
- Installing new equipment or upgrading existing equipment
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment using manual and computer-based diagnostic tools
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance and repair work
- Adhering to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Operate heavy machinery such as fork lifts, scissor lifts, JLG lifts, and excavators.
- MIG and TIG Welding
- Fabrication
Education
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School
01.2016
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Record Keeping
- Customer Service
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cold-Calling
- Transportation Management Systems
- Sales expertise
- Market analysis
- Invoicing
- Client retention
- Relationship building
Timeline
Lot Manager
TradeUp LLC
02.2023 - 08.2023
Domestic Sales Coordinator
Steam Logistics
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Specialist
Verizon Wireless
06.2021 - 07.2022
Sheet Metal Worker
King Industries
03.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Walker Valley High School