LOURDES WALKER
Houston
Summary
Dynamic outside sales professional with a robust background in cultivating strong client relationships and consistently exceeding sales targets. Expertise in prospecting and negotiation, combined with exceptional communication skills, drives revenue growth through tailored solutions that meet customer needs. Results-oriented with adaptability to changing market conditions while maintaining a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborative team player skilled in strategic communication and market analysis, committed to achieving success in competitive environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Inland-Lonestar Foods
12.2019 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed tailored sales strategies to meet diverse client needs and industry trends.
- Delivered engaging presentations to stakeholders, showcasing product benefits and features.
- Conducted market research to identify potential leads and opportunities for growth.
- Analyzed sales data to refine outreach approaches and improve conversion rates.
- Managed key accounts, ensuring consistent communication and support throughout the sales cycle.
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
- Participated in weekly sales meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategize on improvements, and share best practices among colleagues.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
Finance Director
Lawrence Marshall
03.2009 - 01.2019
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications.
- Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
- Recruit staff members and oversee training programs.
- Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.
- Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
- Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions.
Education
AAS - Clinical Psychology
Coleman College for Health and Human Services
Houston, TX12.2016
No Degree - Business Management
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Prevention
- Social Media Research
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Motivated team player
- Customer Service-oriented
Certification
Certificate 2015 Spectrum Conference
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Inland-Lonestar Foods
12.2019 - Current
Finance Director
Lawrence Marshall
03.2009 - 01.2019
AAS - Clinical Psychology
Coleman College for Health and Human Services
No Degree - Business Management
University of Houston