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Martin Gillow

Hyde Park,NY

Summary

Effective sales representative adept at driving revenue, and increasing market share in the appliance industry. Leverages over 30 years of proven success in building and managing sales territories. Well organized, exceptional problem-solver, with attention to detail.

Work History

Sales Representative

Eastern Marketing
East Hanover, NJ
2002 - Current
  • Responsible for $24,800,000 in wholesale business in 2023, which is the largest in the company.
  • Developed strategies to launch new products and promote brands in the appliance industry.
  • Sales territory covered the state of New York and nationwide Internet accounts including: Appliances Connection, Appliance World, AJ Madison, Earl B. Feiden Appliance, Home Depot, Marcella's Appliance, Michael's Appliance, MSH Plesser's and many more.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share and profitability of the district.
  • Implemented incentive programs to motivate the client sales teams.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandised displays, maintained displays organized and current.
  • Organized client visits, sales and training presentations, including product demonstrations
  • Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
  • Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
  • Utilized CRM software tools to track progress of each sale cycle stage.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge to drive sales.
  • Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
  • Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.

Sales Representative

HPC Publications - Primedia
Oakland, CA
  • Developed and maintained the 2nd largest advertising sales territory in the company over a 10 year period.
  • Worked with clients to develop their marketing campaigns to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential customers and new products.
  • Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
  • Adhered to established policies and procedures when handling customer accounts.
  • Utilized CRM software tools to track progress of each sale cycle stage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts and Communications

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Marketing

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Territory Management
  • Sales Presentation Development
  • Successfully launched New Products and exceeded Sales Goals

Timeline

Sales Representative

Eastern Marketing
2002 - Current

Sales Representative

HPC Publications - Primedia

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts and Communications

Syracuse University

Marketing

University of California, Berkeley
Martin Gillow