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Mark Harris

Dickson City,PA

Summary

Experienced sales professional with a successful history of driving sales and building client relationships. Proficient in identifying customer needs, providing tailored solutions, and closing deals effectively. Skilled in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. Strong team player with a proactive approach and a dedication to achieving targets.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Field Sales Representative

DSI Systems Inc.
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a territory of 90 national retail locations, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, and BJ's.
  • Offered in-store sales support by equipping 3PLs with valuable tools and resources necessary for quota attainment.
  • Built and fostered relationships with representatives, managers, and sales directors to help produce increased activations and company revenues.
  • Conducted sales training presentations weekly in offices with multiple sales representatives to provide field preparation.
  • Evaluated field data from other territories to create an eyes-and-ears summary and report directly to ATT.
  • Helped grow a new company initiative by conducting in-store sales training with new hires and engaging in a full sales cycle in multiple locations.
  • Assisted the Regional Manager with employee reports, interviews, and field information to help fulfill company needs, and improve business production.

Field Sales Representative

DSI Systems Inc.
Dallas, Texas
08.2020 - 02.2024
  • Maintained a territory of 50 National Retail locations (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, BJs)
  • Built strong relationships with 3PL partners resulting in increased sales
  • Conducted weekly, biweekly, and monthly morning meetings with partners to train and equip staff
  • One on One trainings conducted on site
  • Executed merchandising initiatives
  • Side by side selling
  • Coached reps to establish a successful talk track with customers
  • Submitted all required field forms for store visits

Marketing and Business Development

Damage Control Inc
Eynon, PA
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Market services to designated business within industry spectrum.
  • Adopted and followed a specific marketing program from contracted company.
  • Cold and warm phone calls for initial contacts and follow up.
  • Utilized and maintained company CRM system.
  • Used Social Media to market and create prospect opportunities.
  • Designed company flyers and other forms of media.
  • Wrote blogs and managed company website.

Marketing Coordinator

God's Mountain Recovery Center
Waymart, PA
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics
  • Made cold calls to set up appointments for presentations
  • Designed brochures and business cards
  • Daily creation of social media posts to boost exposure
  • Built and utilized relationships with other marketing coordinators to create referrals
  • Met with and presented to multiple rehabs, churches, courts and connecting recovery facilities
  • Orchestrated and managed marketing tables at local college and sidewalk events.

Document Management Specialist

Edwards Business Systems
Scranton, PA
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Meet weekly and monthly prospecting goals
  • Generated revenue and gross profit to meet sales targets
  • Use of CRM system to keep notes on accounts current and record all activities
  • Kept sales funnel and forecast for close able deals up to date
  • Traveled throughout a specific territory to do face to face cold calls and find opportunities for new clients
  • Conducted over the phone cold calls with follow ups
  • Maintained current customer base (account reviews)
  • Generated and presented proposals for upgrades or new client placements
  • Completed ongoing training with all manufacturers
  • Attended quarterly sales meetings to stay up to date with sales, and also current manufacturer and company promotions.

Sales Manager

TCC Wireless
Scranton, PA
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Increased YOY growth by 128% in the month of November and 147% in the month of December
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and train new employees
  • Created staff schedules based on business needs and budgeted hours
  • Conducted daily phone inventory counts and weekly store counts
  • Handled all new merchandising updates Market, advertise, and promote through Social Media Platforms
  • Used outbound call manager to bring customers into store location
  • Handled all escalations and provide exceptional customer service to retain business
  • Handled all cash reconciliation including cash in, cash out, and bank deposits.

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
Dickson City, PA
09.2011 - 04.2014
  • Mentored the team on effective upselling and cross-selling techniques
  • Kept current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions
  • Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
  • Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training
  • Held each team member accountable for achieving brand and performance goals
  • Held weekly meetings with each Sales Consultant to talk one-on-one, resolve issues and provide tailored training.

Retail Sales Representative

Verizon Wireless
Wilkes-Barre, PA
10.2004 - 09.2011
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals monthly by 110-200%
  • Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained daily
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wallenpaupack Area High School
2001

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Technology expertise
  • Sales management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Product expertise
  • Territory management
  • Brand development
  • Relationship building
  • Presentation skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Sales techniques

Timeline

Senior Field Sales Representative

DSI Systems Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Field Sales Representative

DSI Systems Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2024

Marketing and Business Development

Damage Control Inc
03.2020 - 07.2020

Marketing Coordinator

God's Mountain Recovery Center
08.2019 - 12.2019

Document Management Specialist

Edwards Business Systems
01.2019 - 07.2019

Sales Manager

TCC Wireless
10.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Retail Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2011 - 04.2014

Retail Sales Representative

Verizon Wireless
10.2004 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Wallenpaupack Area High School

University of Phoenix
Mark Harris