Mary Sparkes
Outside Sales Representative
Southhaven,MS
Summary
Ambitious Outside Sales Consultant adept at maintaining and utilizing exceptional product knowledge and sales skills to influence targeted professionals. Executes brand strategy to ensure consistent sales demonstrated over 14 years of experience. Proven history of establishing and maintaining exceptional communication with coworkers and clients. Outside sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Sysco Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Utilized in-depth understanding of strategic sales processes to increase revenue.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
Bartender/Server
SkyBox Grill
Collierville, TN
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Helped patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu and offering cocktails
- Allocated time management efficiently working 30-45 hours while enrolled as a full time student
- Demonstrated leadership as a trainer to all new employees
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Administrative Assistant
Collierville School System
Collierville, TN
02.2009 - 05.2015
- Responsible for attendance tracking and record keeping for 2100 students.
- Reconciled account balances and financial documentation such as bank statements, cash receipts, and school accounts.
- Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution, and filing.
- Escorted visitors to specific offices or meeting rooms.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Assistant Manager
Huey's Restaurant
Memphis, TN
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Compiled all information needed to create a P&L report and then presenting it monthly
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would bring passion and dedication to the positions at hand.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Reduced supply expenses, cut production costs and lowered financial expenditures to increase bottom line.
Education
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.1995
Skills
- Multitasking ability
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Client relationship development
- B2B sales
- Strategic sales techniques
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Sales proposal creation
- Energetic and driven
- CRM and Salesforce proficiency
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Sysco Memphis
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender/Server
SkyBox Grill
07.2015 - 10.2018
Administrative Assistant
Collierville School System
02.2009 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager
Huey's Restaurant
09.2005 - 06.2008
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of North Alabama
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