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Laurie Pierson

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

I am a driven sales professional with a proven history of generating leads, managing prospects, closing new business. I focus my efforts on growing client relationships and revenue. As a forward-thinking sales professional, I pride myself my record of nurturing relationships and identifying retention opportunities. Achievement-oriented, ambitious, and an influential leader with goals to exceed expectations and win contract agreements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

IMPACT LED Signs
Shelbyville , KY
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.

  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.

Senior Business Advisor

Generational Equity
Sunrise , FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Called prepared lists of leads and read short scripts to promote business mergers and acquisitions services.
  • Engaged potential customers using prepared statements about expertise in mergers and acquisition.
  • Tracked calls and appointments with custom software.

Sales

All Venue Graphics and Signs
Pompano Beach , FL
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Pursued customer leads and followed through to win new business.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and connect with viable solutions.
  • Clearly explained the benefits and differences of all products.
  • Clearly explain to the customer the process of all projects from order taking through installation and final payment.
  • Built relationships with all prospects and customers by continuously giving superior service.

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Director of Sales Southeast

ACP Facility Services
, Florida - Georgia
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services and trends
  • Employed cold calling prospecting working remote
  • Contacted customers via phone and email to explore connections, offer services and cement relationships

Regional Manager

EBSCO Sign Group
Sarasota , FL
03.2005 - 01.2020
  • Achieved or surpassed sales quotas by 50% +
  • Recommended, planned, and implemented strategies that increased revenue - territories CA, NY, NV, NC, and FL
  • Using custom CRM, moved customers through the sales cycle
  • Coordinated with project managers to align timelines and work with client representatives
  • Coordinated with architects and engineers for planning, permitting, zoning, state codes, design, and installation
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base, retain business, and earn referrals

Education

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida

Skills

  • New & Existing Revenue Generation
  • Brand development
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Sales territory growth
  • Service and Product driven sales
  • Relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 300% Club 2018 - 2019
  • Achieved 200% Club 2016 - 2017
  • Achieved 100% Club 2009 - 2015
  • Sales person of the Year 2009

Timeline

Sales Associate

IMPACT LED Signs
06.2024 - Current

Senior Business Advisor

Generational Equity
10.2022 - Current

Sales

All Venue Graphics and Signs
07.2021 - 10.2022

Director of Sales Southeast

ACP Facility Services
10.2020 - 05.2021

Regional Manager

EBSCO Sign Group
03.2005 - 01.2020

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

Indian River State College
Laurie Pierson