Laurie Petree
Tipton,MO
Summary
Highly skilled sales professional with years of experience in various roles, including inside/outside sales, B2B, Retail and Distributor Sales.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Designer and Baker
Creative Cakes by Laurie
Missouri
06.2005 - Current
- Collaborates with clients to understand their vision and preferences for cake design, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends and techniques through continuous learning opportunities such as workshops, clubs and online courses
- Fulfills multiple orders simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality
- Trains employees on cake decorating techniques, for consistency in quality across the bakery
- Adhereds to food safety regulations and maintains cleanliness standards in accordance with health department guidelines
Distributor Sales Representative
CosmoProf Beauty Supply
Texas
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with the beauty industry to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
- Cultivated leads through cold calling, email campaigns, referrals
- Updated CRM database (Salesforce) with client information after each interaction
- Researched competitors' offerings for comparison purposes
- Negotiated pricing, terms of sale, and transport logistics with vendors and customers
Department Manager, Lingerie
Dillard's, Inc.
, Missouri
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Multitasking required to facilitate special sales promotions and floor resets
- Coached and mentored staff members on effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution techniques
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
Advertising Sales Associate
The Sedalia Democrat
Missouri
05.1999 - 05.2011
- Figured per column inch rates, size calculations and presented PowerPoint presentations
- Used persuasive techniques to overcome objections and close new sales opportunities.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials such as brochures and flyers.
- Managed a portfolio of existing accounts while developing new ones as well.
- Developed the organization's largest region, performed full sales cycle duties and increased annual sales every year.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing A, Business Law B
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sedalia, MO.Skills
- Sales & Project Management
- Negotiation
- Training & Business Development
- Web, Graphic Design & Development
- Salesforce CRM
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Territory & Account Management
- Inventory
Timeline
Distributor Sales Representative
CosmoProf Beauty Supply
01.2023 - 07.2024
Department Manager, Lingerie
Dillard's, Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2022
Owner, Designer and Baker
Creative Cakes by Laurie
06.2005 - Current
Advertising Sales Associate
The Sedalia Democrat
05.1999 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing A, Business Law B
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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