Marjorie Leak
Guntersville
Summary
Results driven Senior Sales Consultant with over 20 years of experience in tree and landscape solutions, achieving $3 million in annual sales and managing a $700,000 luxury installation project. Recognized for building strong client partnerships, enhancing customer satisfaction, and implementing effective sales training that elevates team performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Consultant / Project Manager
FANNIN TREE FARM
Frisco
01.2012 - 01.2025
- Generated and managed approximately $3 million in annual commercial and residential sales across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex through consultative selling, account management, and client relationship development.
- Established and maintained relationships with commercial, residential, and contractor clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Secured and managed a $700,000 tree installation contract for a luxury 85,000-square-foot residential estate, coordinating project scope, client communication, and installation execution.
- Coordinated projects from proposal through installation for containerized and B&B trees up to 13-inch caliper, ensuring effective planning and customer follow-through.
- Advised customers on tree selection, placement, long-term care, integrated pest management, and overall tree health to deliver customized solutions and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed sales training materials and trained new sales representatives in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service standards.
Sales and Marketing Director
CHAMBERSVILLE TREE FARM
McKinney
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Expanded sales opportunities by cultivating relationships with municipalities, HOAs, and school districts, strengthening the farm’s presence in commercial and community-based markets.
- Managed tree planting projects and coordinated logistics with tree farm crews to support timely execution and customer satisfaction.
- Created marketing materials, customer communications, and public events that supported sales outreach, increased awareness, and generated new business opportunities.
Marketing Director
TEXAS TREES FOUNDATION
Dallas
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Generated tree sales and installation opportunities through cold calling, referral networking, and targeted prospect outreach.
- Educated customers and volunteers on tree species, proper planting techniques, maintenance schedules, and placement best practices to support successful installations.
- Designed website content and email marketing communications to support outreach, public education, and program visibility.
Metro Specialist / American Heart Walk Director
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Atlanta
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Led a $750,000 annual fundraising campaign and elevated the 1998 Atlanta American Heart Walk from 16th to 7th highest-grossing walk in the nation through sponsorship development, volunteer engagement, and community outreach.
- Managed staff and volunteer teams supporting large-scale events with more than 10,000 participants, coordinating execution, communications, training, and participant engagement.
- Secured major corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships that expanded fundraising capacity, increased visibility, and strengthened community participation.
Division Director
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Ft. Walton Beach
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Exceeded fundraising goals by 25% in 1995 and 31% in 1996 through donor development, corporate partnerships, and expanded community engagement.
- Recruited community leaders, strengthened local boards of directors, and expanded corporate partner support to improve fundraising capacity and organizational effectiveness.
Membership Director
TOPS’L BEACH RESORT
Destin
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Exceeded membership goals by 15% annually while managing recruitment, retention, and customer service for more than 750 members.
- Delivered presentations, promotions, and member events that generated new memberships and strengthened member engagement and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management Studies
University of South Alabama
05-1990
Skills
- Consultative selling
- Account management
- Client relationship development
- Customer relationship management
- Project coordination
- Sales training
Timeline
Senior Sales Consultant / Project Manager
FANNIN TREE FARM
01.2012 - 01.2025
Sales and Marketing Director
CHAMBERSVILLE TREE FARM
01.2009 - 01.2011
Marketing Director
TEXAS TREES FOUNDATION
01.2006 - 01.2009
Metro Specialist / American Heart Walk Director
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
01.1996 - 01.1999
Division Director
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
01.1994 - 01.1996
Membership Director
TOPS’L BEACH RESORT
01.1992 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management Studies
University of South Alabama