Megan Zuerlein
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Professional with strong background in territory management. Proven ability to drive sales growth, build strong client relationships, and develop strategic market plans. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing market conditions. Expertise in negotiation, market analysis, and customer service. Reliable and results-focused with passion for achieving targets and exceeding expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Territory Manager
Jaeckle Distributors
02.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships. Exceeded FY25 Sales Budget 103% of sales goal.
- Demonstrated exceptional presentation skills during client meetings, showcasing product benefits and value propositions effectively.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts within the territory, adeptly balancing resource allocation and prioritization to maximize overall business success.
- Took on Residential Design as well as Storefront accounts within the year FY25.
Showroom Designer
Jaeckle Distributors
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Develop and continue key client relationships by providing design solutions that meet needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Collaborate with Walk-in Customers, Designers, Builders, Contractors, and Installers on New Build and Remodel projects for interiors.
- Design and Organize layout of Showroom, keep up to date with Industry Standards and Product Knowledge.
- Specify appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Interior Designer/ Project Manager
CS Kitchen And Bath Studio
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation using Computer Rendering and hand drawings.
- Gained customer base for remodel and new build projects.
- Estimated material requirements and costs to present quotes for client approval, ordered and obtained necessary materials.
- Communicated with subcontractors, architects, and trade professionals for completion of project.
- Full remodel and new build cabinet design and furniture design using computer-aided drawing programs (20/20) and hand drawings.
Lead Designer/ CAD Drafter
New Age Design/ Fleur Floral Studio
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed and created innovative design branding and marketing for Turn- Key business models for multiple commercial and residential projects.
- Worked alongside architects, contractors and builders for ground up hospitality design.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information on latest design trends, colors and vendor project for use in new pieces in interiors and floral design for hospitality contracts.
- Completed CAD drawings for commercial and residential spaces suitable for build and construction documents.
Interior Designer
Lee Douglas Interiors
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Developed space planning concepts and sales for furniture selection, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Worked with buyers to customize areas of home unique to individual lifestyle, budget and branding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Design- College of Architecture
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
05.2010
Associate of Arts - Art History
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
05.2010
Skills
- Creative Concept Development
- Customer Accounts Management
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Solutions
- Sales expertise
- Lead prospecting
- Account servicing
- Sales presentations
- Territory management
- Territory expansion
- Time management
- CRM software
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration and leadership
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
- Salesportal, Egntye, CRM
- Microsoft Office Suite- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- I Work Mac- Pages, Numbers, Keynote
- Adobe Creative Cloud- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- SketchUp
- 20/20
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Virtual Architect
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Sales Territory Manager
Jaeckle Distributors
02.2023 - Current
Showroom Designer
Jaeckle Distributors
06.2019 - 02.2023
Interior Designer/ Project Manager
CS Kitchen And Bath Studio
07.2017 - 06.2019
Lead Designer/ CAD Drafter
New Age Design/ Fleur Floral Studio
08.2013 - 07.2017
Interior Designer
Lee Douglas Interiors
05.2010 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Art History
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Design- College of Architecture
University of Nebraska- Lincoln