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Matt Kurth

Miramar Beach,FL

Summary

A highly motivated, detail oriented professional with a proven ability to lead sales processes throughout all stages and an in-depth understanding of the sales cycle process. Strong ability to identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements, defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses, forecasting projected business and establishing targeted market share. Thrive in working individually and in collaborative environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Sugarland Destin, LLC
Destin, FL
10.2018 - Current
  • Successfully managed all aspects of the operation, including staffing, training, marketing, payroll, and financial management.
  • Drove annual sales growth through successful marketing campaigns, leveraging social media strategies, local advertising, and community events.
  • Expanded distribution networks by implementing various sales channels such as online platforms, retail outlets, and food delivery services
  • Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 6 employees creating a positive work atmosphere resulting in an average employee retention rate surpassing 2 years.
  • Significantly improved customer satisfaction ratings on major platforms from a 2.2 to 4.8

Sales and Operations Manager

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Northwest Florida
Destin, FL
10.2014 - 06.2018

Successfully drove revenue growth and achieved sales targets for the Northwest Florida/South Alabama markets, spanning from Mobile to Tallahassee.

Consistently achieved and maintained a closing rate of over 40%, surpassing the targeted 25%.

Created and implemented an effective customer inspection program, leading to reduced account loss.

Provided operational support to key accounts resulting in a 98% customer retention rate

Assisted in the continuous training and development of new franchise owners

In-House Sales Representative

Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Destin, FL
01.2013 - 01.2014

Upgraded owner accounts and maximized client satisfaction by employing consultative selling techniques in a one-call close setting.

Surpassed performance benchmarks in all sales metrics, including Penetration Rate and Sales Volume Per Guest.

Recognized and promoted for exemplary understanding of products in the new owner line.

Project Manager

Unicous Marketing
Rosemont , IL
09.2011 - 09.2012

Implemented and delivered customized sales presentations for Fortune 500 CPG manufacturers.

Responsible for monitoring the execution of a shopper marketing test program with a national credit card company.

Optimized program efficiency via the creation and utilization of educational signage.

Collaboratively developed a detailed business plan for an upcoming mobile app by working across various departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2010

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Hiring
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Satisfactoni
  • Team Management

Certification

  • Florida Real Estate License
  • 0220 - GENERAL LINES (PROP & CAS)

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Sugarland Destin, LLC
10.2018 - Current

Sales and Operations Manager

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems of Northwest Florida
10.2014 - 06.2018

In-House Sales Representative

Wyndham Vacation Ownership
01.2013 - 01.2014

Project Manager

Unicous Marketing
09.2011 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Indiana University Bloomington
Matt Kurth