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Michele Elliott

North Haven,CT

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with over twenty-five years of experience driving client engagement and revenue growth. Skilled in presentation and flexible selling strategies, consistently achieving and surpassing sales targets while fostering strong customer relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Professional

Martignetti Companies
Stratford, CT
02.2018 - Current
  • Cultivated key customer relationships, driving increased sales and customer loyalty.
  • Identified customer needs, delivering tailored product recommendations that enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategic sales approaches, successfully meeting sales targets.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently on my sales route

President Owner

Fierce Marketing Solutions
North Haven, CT
09.2013 - 01.2023
  • Engaged cross-functional teams to align on and achieve client goals.
  • Identified client needs and implemented solutions to elevate service quality.
  • Resolved client issues promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Designed and executed effective media campaigns across various platforms including television and radio.
  • Conducted comprehensive marketing forecasts on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis.

Regional Wine Manager

Fat Gaucho Wines
New Haven , CT
01.2014 - 01.2018

Collaborated with colleagues, clients, and vendors to promote wines through impactful presentations and tasting events.

  • Coordinated placements for Hartley and Parker's sales team across the state, enhancing market visibility.
  • Mentored and developed account representatives in Connecticut, resulting in increased wine placements in restaurants and liquor stores.
  • Participated in local distributor sales meetings, collaborating with sales representatives.

Account Manager

WTNH News Channel 8
New Haven , CT
03.2006 - 05.2013
  • Managed contract negotiations to align with client requirements and expectations.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships to identify and address specific needs.
  • Coordinated sales presentations and demonstrations, showcasing product value to prospective customers.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted promotional materials that aligned with client interests.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-1991

Skills

  • Client management
  • Sales strategy
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Flexible selling
  • Sales projections
  • Client interaction

Accomplishments

Top Performer 2018 Won Pernod Ricard Trip

Timeline

Sales Professional

Martignetti Companies
02.2018 - Current

Regional Wine Manager

Fat Gaucho Wines
01.2014 - 01.2018

President Owner

Fierce Marketing Solutions
09.2013 - 01.2023

Account Manager

WTNH News Channel 8
03.2006 - 05.2013

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Southern Connecticut State University
Michele Elliott