KRISTIN BONACCI
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven sales manager with a strong track record of exceeding revenue targets, achieving a 60% growth overall. Skilled in developing strategic partnerships and fostering client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business through effective sales strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
StyleAccess
Los Angeles, Northern California
03.2022 - Current
- Cultivated client relationships, resulting in increased sales within territory.
- Managed client relationships to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Conducted client meetings and presentations for product updates and feedback.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to uncover strategic growth opportunities.
Sales Account Manager
European Porcelain & Ceramics
Northern California
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented sales strategies, resulting in a 35% growth in client base.
- Managed key accounts, exceeding sales targets by 20% through strategic partnerships and negotiations.
- Presented products in design firms to ensure material specification.
- Maintained design libraries with current samples to support customer service.
Sales Account Manager
AlysEdwards Tile & Stone
California, Nevada, Arizona
11.2012 - 07.2020
- Grew sales over 20% in first year and 60% increase overall.
- Secured largest architecture and design sale, totaling over 400K.
- Fostered client relationships, resulting in high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Delivered product knowledge presentations to architects, design firms, and dealers to enhance product understanding and drive sales.
- Developed business relationships with retail showrooms, architects, design firms, and builders to expand market reach.
Showroom Manager/Designer
Cab-I-Net Design & Remodel
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2007 - 06.2011
- Led showroom designers team to implement creative marketing strategies to attract customers.
- Designed and curated showroom displays to enhance product visibility and attract customer interest.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to secure timely product delivery and maintain inventory flow.
- Worked closely with project manager to ensure quality control.
- Utilized 20/20 software for design projects
Showroom Manager/Designer
Atlas Stone Design Center
Anaheim, CA
08.2004 - 11.2007
- Led showroom team and generated $2.5 million annually in sales.
- Planned, developed, and launched marketing strategies to enhance showroom visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Sourced new products and maintained showroom visual merchandising in collaboration with vendors.
- Recruited and trained new sales associates on sales techniques and showroom processes.
Education
Interior Merchandising Certificate -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA01-2004
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA01-2000
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Business Development
- Client presentations
- Negotiation Skills
- Client retention
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Account Manager
StyleAccess
03.2022 - Current
Sales Account Manager
European Porcelain & Ceramics
07.2020 - 03.2022
Sales Account Manager
AlysEdwards Tile & Stone
11.2012 - 07.2020
Showroom Manager/Designer
Cab-I-Net Design & Remodel
11.2007 - 06.2011
Showroom Manager/Designer
Atlas Stone Design Center
08.2004 - 11.2007
Interior Merchandising Certificate -
Fullerton College
Associates Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Fullerton College