Markettime
Lou Ann Stovall
Territory Sales Manager - KS And Western MO
Leawood,KS
Summary
Profit-minded Sales Professional with demonstrated success driving sustained revenue by working and connecting with customers. Industrious sales professional with solid history of surpassing objectives by promoting products while demonstrating enhanced people skills. Talented at generating leads and closing high-volume sales.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Sales Representative
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Represented Bodrum in 2023 and currently represent Orchids Lux Home since January 2024.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions, and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
- Cultivated long-lasting professional relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and generate additional revenue streams over time.
- Drove revenue growth through strategic marketing initiatives such as targeted email campaigns, or engaging social media content that showcased benefits of company's offerings.
- Generated leads by attending industry events, trade shows, and utilizing social media platforms to connect with potential clients.
- Expanded client base through consistent networking and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Maintained accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and potential opportunities in software for future reference and analysis.
Territory Sales Manager
Creative Visions Midwest
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Represented luxury home furnishing and gift lines including Abigails, Ann Gish, Art Classics, Celadon, Company C, ELK Home, Go Home, Mirror Home, Peacock Alley, Studio 67, Vahallan, and Worlds Away.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently through diligent follow-up and effective closing techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in assigned territory.
- Improved customer satisfaction and retention through frequent visits, timely response to inquiries, and effective problem resolution.
- Optimized sales pipeline management through diligent follow-ups on leads, resulting in higher conversion rates across territory.
- Organized regular training sessions or trunk shows for customers to enhance their product knowledge and improve sales.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Identified new customers by attending trade-shows, networking and performing cold-calls.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kansas City, MO
09.1997 - 10.2017
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Directed security activities at investigation sites.
- Offered operational and administrative oversight to team of special agents.
- Managed complex cases effectively, utilizing strong analytical skills to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- Upheld rigorous ethical standards within the agency by setting an example through my own conduct.
- Conducted regular performance assessments, identifying areas of strength and areas for development, ultimately boosting overall team effectiveness.
- Improved inter-agency collaboration by fostering strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders such as prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys to ensure accurate representation of case facts during legal proceedings.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Education
MBA - Business
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Internal Auditing And Accounting
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Business growth and retention
Sales Presentations
Social Media Marketing
Lead prospecting
Market Research
Performance Tracking
Adaptability to Change
Cold calling expertise
Territory Management
Brand Promotion
Software
RepZio
Pepperi
Wizcommerce
Timeline
Independent Sales Representative
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Creative Visions Midwest
02.2018 - 04.2024
MBA - Business
Berry College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Internal Auditing And Accounting
Berry College
05.2001 -
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.1997 - 10.2017