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Michael Au

Abilene,TX

Summary

Proven leader in sales and business development, leveraging strategic prospecting and exceptional verbal communication to drive growth at Jamison Bedding and beyond. Expert in competitor analysis and sales planning, consistently achieving targets through innovative strategies and strong customer engagement. Demonstrates a unique blend of analytical and interpersonal skills, ensuring standout performance in competitive markets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Business Development Representativive

Jamison Bedding
Abilene, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Identified potential customers and initiated contact with them to explore opportunities for business development.
  • Created presentations highlighting key features of products and services in an effort to persuade prospects into making a purchase decision.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.

Territory Sales Representative

ITG Brands
Abilene, TX
11.2016 - 03.2024
  • Presented products and services to prospective customers.
  • Coordinated with marketing team to develop promotional materials and sales campaigns.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Tracked sales performance metrics and reported results to senior management regularly.

Store Manager

7-eleven
Abilene, TX
11.2015 - 09.2016
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Correctional Lieutenant

Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
Wilson, OK
05.2007 - 11.2015
  • Facilitated communication between inmates and other members of the criminal justice system.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Retail Management

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-1993

Skills

  • Competitor analysis
  • Social media marketing
  • Strategic prospecting
  • Objection handling
  • Sales planning
  • Competitive analysis

Timeline

Sales Business Development Representativive

Jamison Bedding
04.2024 - Current

Territory Sales Representative

ITG Brands
11.2016 - 03.2024

Store Manager

7-eleven
11.2015 - 09.2016

Correctional Lieutenant

Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
05.2007 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Retail Management

University of South Carolina
Michael Au