Larry Axtell
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Background in sales with strong emphasis on human interaction, customer service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Stark's Vacuum
06.2009 - 09.2021
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
Self Employed/Co-Owner
L.A. Video
01.2002 - 03.2009
- Operated a 3100 sq ft video store conducting hiring and supervising of employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
Sales Representative
Bud Clary Chevrolet
08.1997 - 01.2002
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Parts Coordinator
DSU Peterbilt & GMC Inc.
07.1984 - 08.1997
- Hired by GMC shop and persuaded to work for GMC parts manager after one year.
- Basic maintenance on diesel and gas powered trucks.
- Lead Man position-Supervised Employees for wholesale and retail truck parts sales
- Constantly maintained high levels of productivity
- Successfully operated a direct multi-line phone order desk for essential accounts
Education
Certificate of Completion - Diesel Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ06-1984
High School Diploma -
Hudson's Bay High School
Vancouver, WA06-1982
Skills
- Eager to accept challenges and new opportunities
- Management experience
- Successful at increasing revenue
- Excellent at understanding people and solving problems
- Experienced in goal planning, pricing and market research
- Versatile ability to work individually or with a team
- Have spent the last three years taking care of aging mother until her passing on Aug 11, 2024 at the age of 98
Timeline
Sales Representative
Stark's Vacuum
06.2009 - 09.2021
Self Employed/Co-Owner
L.A. Video
01.2002 - 03.2009
Sales Representative
Bud Clary Chevrolet
08.1997 - 01.2002
Parts Coordinator
DSU Peterbilt & GMC Inc.
07.1984 - 08.1997
Certificate of Completion - Diesel Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Hudson's Bay High School