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Michael Royston

Crescent City,FL

Summary

Accomplished Outside Sales Representative with solid sales history and in-depth industry experience. Offers up-to-date knowledge of emerging industry developments and marketing and sales strategies. Diligent and charismatic professional with expertise in conducting market analysis, recognizing trends within territories and directing product demonstrations. Committed to meeting performance goals and building strong relationships within industry. Seasoned Outside Sales Representative with 20-year track record. Bringing strong knowledge, supporting business development and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships. Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service. Results-oriented sales worker engages with customers to help establish rapport. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding sales goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

Ardd & Winter
03.2017 - 02.2024
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with existing customers to maintain satisfaction levels and identify upsell opportunities.
  • Analyzed competitor activities and market trends, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for optimal results.
  • Managed multiple phone calls and emails per day in a large territory.

Outside Sales Representative

CED
01.2013 - 03.2017
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with existing customers to maintain satisfaction levels and identify upsell opportunities.
  • Analyzed competitor activities and market trends, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for optimal results.
  • Evaluated sales performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary adjustments to achieve set targets.

Outside Sales Representative

Rexel
08.2003 - 03.2017
  • Built diverse consistent sales portfolio.
  • Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product service information.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling with personal visits to potential customers.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback with recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Fielded customer complaints, facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings.
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients with identifying new business opportunities.
  • Attended industry conferences networking events regularly to stay updated on latest trends and establish valuable connections within field.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets with quotas consistently.
  • Attended trade shows conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.
  • Met existing customers to review current services to expand sales opportunities.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with existing customers to maintain satisfaction levels and identify upsell opportunities.
  • Contributed towards creating positive working environment with focus on team collaboration with open communication.
  • Evaluated sales performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary adjustments to achieve set targets.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Managed large client base, consistently exceeding sales targets with contributing to overall team success.
  • Developed implemented sales strategies to increase revenue.
  • Set company defined sales goals.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Travel Associate

Michael Skinner Enterprises
01.1995 - 08.2003
  • Traveling through entire season of NASCAR.
  • Spotting for driver during race while making sure all needs were met.
  • Provided all necessities driver would need before arriving to race and making everything comfortable for driver.
  • Getting to next race in timely fashion and setting up before driver was to arrive.
  • Taking all procedures to make sure bus was safe and taken for maintenance when needed.

USMC

United States Marine Corps
07.1993 - 07.1997

Marine

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted Combat Water Survival Instructor
  • Diary Clerk

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcfarland High School
Mcfarland, WI
05.1993

Skills

  • Territory Growth
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Software sales proficiency
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Client Relationship Development

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Ardd & Winter
03.2017 - 02.2024

Outside Sales Representative

CED
01.2013 - 03.2017

Outside Sales Representative

Rexel
08.2003 - 03.2017

Travel Associate

Michael Skinner Enterprises
01.1995 - 08.2003

USMC

United States Marine Corps
07.1993 - 07.1997

High School Diploma -

Mcfarland High School
Michael Royston