Matthew Kress
Summary
Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Builders FirstSource
01.2022 - Current
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Sales Representative
National Lumber
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
P.R.O Force Specialist
National Lumber
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided strategic solutions within sales to the remodeling industry
Counter Sales Representative
National Lumber
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Restocked, rotated and visually merchandised products for maximum sales.
Delivery Driver
Cowls Building Supply
05.2012 - 08.2012
Water Meter Reader
Dedham Westwood Water District
05.2011 - 08.2011
Customer Service Representative
Star Market
01.2005 - 01.2010
Garden Associate
Lamberts Fruit
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Materials And Wood Technologies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA09.2013
Westwood High School
Westwood, MA05.2009
Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Product Promotion
- Onsite Product Demonstrations
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Customer Retention Abilities
- Customer Relations
- Prioritizing Workflows
Timeline
Sales Representative
Builders FirstSource
01.2022 - Current
Sales Representative
National Lumber
08.2015 - 01.2022
P.R.O Force Specialist
National Lumber
05.2013 - 08.2015
Counter Sales Representative
National Lumber
01.2013 - 05.2013
Delivery Driver
Cowls Building Supply
05.2012 - 08.2012
Water Meter Reader
Dedham Westwood Water District
05.2011 - 08.2011
Customer Service Representative
Star Market
01.2005 - 01.2010
Garden Associate
Lamberts Fruit
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Building Materials And Wood Technologies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Westwood High School
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