Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Accomplishments And Volunteer Experience
Profile Of Sales Related Skills
Timeline
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Melanie Tugman

Upatoi,GA

Summary

Dynamic and entrepreneurial-spirited salesperson with almost decades of experience in multiple industries demonstrating technical and aptitude for advanced sales cycles. Currently seeking career advancement with a high-growth technology organization. Persistent in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forming and maintaining strong relationships with external business partners. Eager to leverage a consultative sales approach coupled with confidence in conveying highly technical information among professionals in an innovative culture.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

Snap Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
  • Created successful long term relationships with key decision makers.
  • Uncovered many new accounts that brought in large growth to all territories.
  • Resolved customer issues regarding delivery timelines and service issues.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans.

Regional Manager/Independent Sales Contractor

Activate Dental & Activate Growth Drivers
01.2021 - Current
  • Business consulting and brand representation in following industries: Emergency Preparedness, Tele-health Software, Medical and Dental Equipment
  • Sold healthcare diagnostic imaging technology including x-ray sensors, intraoral cameras, 2D Pan and Cone Beam 3D imaging and diagnostic imaging software through exclusive and broad distribution channels

Sales Manager

McLemore Golf Course, Club & Resort
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Golf Digest magazine’s Top 100 Public Courses and Best in State, in 2021-22
  • Top finishing rep in revenue (2022) for McLemore Golf Club
  • 90% close rate, above the industry average of 36%
  • Serve as mentor and team leader
  • Convert leads to package and sell 'stay and play' contracts and other various course offerings
  • Golf Digest magazine’s Top 100 Public Courses and Best in State, in 2021-22

Territory and Account Manager

Kavo Kerr
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Generated and optimized leads through creative marketing and advanced prospecting, and cold calling resulting in sales and revenue optimization
  • Grew the service contract business in the territory by renewing or enrolling customers in service contracts to protect their imaging investments
  • Demonstrated networking abilities and negotiation skills through trade shows and direct business to business sales

Territory and Account Manager

DEXIS/Danaher Corporation/Kavo Kerr
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Developed relationships with customers to become their trusted advisor
  • Identified cross-selling opportunities to clients
  • Used extensive branding by means of sample distribution, product demonstration, and communicating key talking points
  • Worked closely with internal and external partners to provide excellent service to customers and capitalize on selling opportunities
  • Partners included the field sales teams, dealer partners, customer service, technical support, new owner support, clinical training, and field service
  • Member of the Billion Dollar Club
  • Ranked Highest Revenue Producer of the Year, year over year

Inside Sales Representative

DEXIS/Danaher Corporation/Kavo Kerr
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Marketed digital radiography imaging equipment and software systems to dentists
  • Presented product via phone or presentation, identified, handled, overcome objections, tested closing questions and repeated to reach the close
  • Supported TSM's and provided them with face-to-face sales opportunities
  • Worked with customer and field techs to upgrade customer’s workstations with correct imaging systems

Inside Sales Team Lead Manager

DEXIS/GENDEX/i-CAT/Kavo Kerr
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Proven track record of leading by example, building, and mentoring team by driving productivity
  • Managed a team of ten to fifteen individuals from onboarding to exceeding team goals

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.2005

Skills

  • Technical Communicatio
  • Quality Work Dedication
  • Territory expansion
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Sales closing
  • Customer relationships
  • Territory growth
  • Objection handling
  • Goal oriented
  • Business growth and retention
  • Sales strategy development

Professional Accomplishments And Volunteer Experience

  • Top producer annually and entered in all producer contests
  • Met and exceeded quota every year since 2005 to present
  • Jeffrey Gitomer Course Training
  • Tom Hopkins Boot Camp
  • American Management Association of Management Training
  • Missions of Mercy
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Major fundraising events to benefit Give Kids a Smile
  • Shepherd Center

Profile Of Sales Related Skills

  • Poised and self-confident in conveying complex technical information to audiences including mid-level and C-suite executives
  • Skilled at recognizing buying motives, designing marketing strategies, and driving corporate initiatives through direct sales
  • Effectively utilized interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and customer knowledge to positively influence customers and assist them in applying products and services to their needs in highly competitive marketing environments
  • Team player who also works well independently, encompassing energy, pride, confidence, organization, and a dedication to quality work

Timeline

Territory Sales Manager

Snap Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

McLemore Golf Course, Club & Resort
05.2022 - 05.2023

Regional Manager/Independent Sales Contractor

Activate Dental & Activate Growth Drivers
01.2021 - Current

Territory and Account Manager

Kavo Kerr
01.2018 - 01.2021

Territory and Account Manager

DEXIS/Danaher Corporation/Kavo Kerr
01.2012 - 01.2018

Inside Sales Representative

DEXIS/Danaher Corporation/Kavo Kerr
01.2005 - 01.2012

Inside Sales Team Lead Manager

DEXIS/GENDEX/i-CAT/Kavo Kerr
01.2005 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science -

University of Georgia
Melanie Tugman