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Lauren Knoll

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Driven Regional Sales Manager with 10-year track record of success in increasing revenue, improving operations efficiency and building high-performance team. Results-oriented problem solver and skilled leader. Self-directed and motivational style.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Cervion Systems
03.2021 - Current
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging extensive product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues, and providing exceptional service.

Inside Sales Representative

TriMark Gill Marketing
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Keep detailed account records and contact logs for the Federal Government customer base
  • Negotiate pricing, terms of sale, and service agreements within the GSA guidelines
  • Develop strategies to grow the customer base within the territory
  • Created effective organizational systems, for reports, contracts, and sales records
  • Collaborated with Outside Sales Team to promote new products and services.

Catering Sales Manager

Aramark
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs
  • Handled day-to-day processes of catering including scheduling, ordering food and planning events
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
  • Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience
  • Promoted catering packages with most profitable outcomes without sacrificing client desires.

Catering Sales Manager

Levy Restaurants
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues
  • Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies
  • Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges and security practices
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

Restaurant General Manager

Savor INC.
11.2012 - 07.2017
  • Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.

Skills

  • New Account Development
  • Customer Service
  • Forecasting and Reporting
  • Sales Initiatives and Techniques
  • Deal Closing
  • Sales Lifecycle Management

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Cervion Systems
03.2021 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

TriMark Gill Marketing
09.2020 - 02.2021

Catering Sales Manager

Aramark
01.2020 - 08.2020

Catering Sales Manager

Levy Restaurants
09.2017 - 12.2019

Restaurant General Manager

Savor INC.
11.2012 - 07.2017
Lauren Knoll