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Meghan Wilkinson

Syracuse,USA

Summary

Seasoned Sales Representative. Leverages exceptional customer relations experience to win new customers. Skilled at demonstrating products and closing sales with tenacious and driven approach. Talented networker with expertise in cold calling, strategic planning and task prioritization focused on maximizing efficiency and sales success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Government Sales Representative

Echelon Supply and Service
08.2023 - Current


  • Increased government sales by building strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Worked with internal employees and management on updates, resolve any conflict, and provide growth updates
  • Successfully worked to ensure customers needs have been met and customers are extremely satisfied
  • Educated customers on products, services offered and assisted them with any help they may need to grow business
  • Extremely skilled and enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships
  • Able to educate myself and attend trainings to stay up to date on products, and how they can help clients
  • Facilitated seamless communication between internal departments, expediting proposal development and submission timelines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Analyzed historical sales data to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes within the team''s approach.
  • Expanded client base by researching and identifying new government prospects and opportunities.

Senior Administrative Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service skills to upper management, several doctors, and external clients
  • Successfully maintained schedules to manage due dates for grants and fiscal budgets
  • Expert in maintaining relationships with outside investors and scheduling regular meetings
  • Collaborated with several departments to ensure safe and accurate research took place
  • Participated in regular trainings to grow knowledge and educate other employees
  • Planned and hosted conferences, travel accommodations, dinners, and trainings
  • Used great attention to detail to keep track of requirements needed for employees and keep them up to date
  • Regularly kept track of office materials and utilized several office systems to make sure orders are up to date
  • Kept files and records in content management systems such as MS SharePoint, EXCEL and others.

Market Development Specialist II –Business Development

Ingram Micro
02.2015 - 07.2018
  • Assisted the Panasonic line in maintaining and growing business worldwide
  • Worked to educate clients on Panasonic products for education and government opportunities
  • Well versed in hosting professional meetings / presenting information relevant to business needs
  • Assisted unauthorized customers apply for Panasonic authorization to buy products
  • Successfully maintained records to ensure product lines have met government regulations
  • Updated inventory report to send out to employees, customers, and Panasonic representatives
  • Successfully ran reports daily that were compiled and delivered to management and executives
  • Organized successful trade show exhibits that showcased the company''s products and services, attracting a high volume of prospective customers.
  • Generated a steady pipeline of qualified leads by conducting regular prospecting activities such as cold calling and email outreach.
  • Monitored competitor activity closely to identify gaps in the market that could be leveraged for competitive advantage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York
12.2012

Skills

  • Experienced in a Sales development role and assisting sales representatives - 8 years
  • Experienced in handling confidential information, vendor information, and customer contracts
  • Proficient in utilization of Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
  • Experienced in working with fiscal budgets and providing year over year growth reports
  • Experienced in being the primary point of contract for customers, vendors and management
  • Expert in managing customer portfolios and marketing materials specific to customer businesses
  • Knowledgeable with work effectively with internal and external coworkers / teams
  • Skilled in identifying issues and working to find resolution for all parties involved

Timeline

Associate Government Sales Representative

Echelon Supply and Service
08.2023 - Current

Senior Administrative Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University
01.2021 - 08.2023

Market Development Specialist II –Business Development

Ingram Micro
02.2015 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications

Buffalo State College