Maxwell Smith
Oswego,IL
Summary
Self-motivated, problem-solving individual with a well-developed sense of business environments and intra-team dynamics. Hardworking, innovative, collaborative, and detail oriented.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Sales Associate
Grainger Industrial Supply
Aurora, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Generated $9,000+ in POs.
- Was able to get several customers onto our Red Pass program.
- Gained experience in quoting, cross-referencing, leveraging internal recourses, and ship-2 reporting.
- Strategically time managed 2-week-out calender of 80+ unassigned accounts.
- Gained substantial experience in conservation driven by longer-term value solutions and imbeds over direct pricing.
- Gained 20+ hours of in-person experience through mentor ride-alongs.
Business Development Intern
The Onin Group
Chicago , IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in cold calling campaigns to introduce the company's products and services to potential clients.
- Conducted initial outreach, built rapport, and scheduled follow-up meetings to drive sales/revenue growth for the branch.
- Developed proficiency in utilizing a CRM software to help organize client prospecting and communication.
- Generated a SWOT analysis to assess the market, branch structure, and industry in hopes to guide future sales efforts.
Bar Back
Vintage Bar Restaurant
Chicago , IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed 50+ hour work weeks with full time school schedule.
- Assisted in event planning and smooth operation of restaurant.
Sales Intern
Aflac
Joliet, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Received real-time experience in sales and marketing through cold calling, canvassing, creative marketing, and arranging/conducting meetings with business owners.
- Utilized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to schedule appointments and manage current and potential customers.
- Won first place in competition based on overall sales strategy, sales presentation, and ability to overcome objections.
Coach, Buddy
Special Olympics Illinois
Oswego, , IL
09.2017 - 05.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2023
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Client acquisition
- Service Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Account development
- Full-cycle sales process
Timeline
Direct Sales Associate
Grainger Industrial Supply
01.2024 - Current
Business Development Intern
The Onin Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bar Back
Vintage Bar Restaurant
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Intern
Aflac
04.2022 - 08.2022
Coach, Buddy
Special Olympics Illinois
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Illinois At Chicago