Marty Kloska
Crystal Lake,Illinois
Summary
Accomplished Regional Sales Manager at Sam Ash Music Stores, adept in strategic planning and sales leadership, significantly expanded market share by fostering key relationships and implementing data-driven strategies. Skilled in recruiting and developing high-performing teams, demonstrated a proven track record in enhancing sales performance and customer service excellence. Multi-faceted Regional Sales Manager promoting excellent record of meeting company-defined quotas through exceptional sales strategy. Mentors employees to develop top-performing team members. 39-year progressive career background combined with dedication to corporate growth and development. Hardworking Regional Sales Manager with 39 years of experience in the Music Retail and Grocery industry. Known for coordinating teams effectively to meet sales objectives. Highly personable and diplomatic communicator.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Sam Ash Music Stores
05.2002 - Current
- Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
- Developed a successful sales team through rigorous coaching, performance management, and ongoing training.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize sales forecasting accuracy and resource allocation.
- Streamlined internal communication channels between departments for increased efficiency in addressing customer inquiries and requests.
- Oversaw territory management efforts, strategically assigning sales representatives based on their strengths and skills for the best possible coverage of target markets.
- Managed a successful sales team, providing regular coaching and performance evaluations to drive productivity and results.
Regional Vice President of Sales
Guitar Center
04.1985 - 07.2001
- Established strategic partnerships to drive business development and maximize revenue opportunities.
- Streamlined internal operations to increase efficiency while maintaining a high level of service delivery.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the sales organization by identifying best practices, optimizing workflows, and mitigating potential risks or bottlenecks in the process pipeline.
- Maximized market penetration through an aggressive approach to targeting untapped markets and industries in the region.
Grocery Department Manager
Jewel Food Stores
09.1976 - 02.1984
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-merchandising strategies that boosted overall store sales performance.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards, maintaining high levels of quality control within the department.
- Maximized sales performance with effective inventory management and stock rotation practices.
- Collaborated with store management to optimize overall store performance and meet company goals.
Education
No Degree - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.1983
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1982
High School Diploma -
Luther High School North
Chicago, IL06.1978
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
- Business development and planning
- Relationship selling
- Account development
- Recruiting
- Employee Training and Retention
- Manager Development
Additional Information
Married 42 Years
Strong sense of Family Commitment and Community Involvement
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Sam Ash Music Stores
05.2002 - Current
Regional Vice President of Sales
Guitar Center
04.1985 - 07.2001
Grocery Department Manager
Jewel Food Stores
09.1976 - 02.1984
No Degree - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
High School Diploma -
Luther High School North
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