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M.Austin Seymour

84 Oak Drive,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader and top-performing sales strategist with a proven track record at Traeger Grills, driving over $5 million in direct sales. Expert in team leadership and sales management, achieving a personal sales goal attainment of 141%. Skilled in relationship building and complex problem-solving, fostering high-performing teams and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Brand Ambassador

Traeger Grills
05.2017 - Current
  • Specialize in trade shows and direct-to-consumer sales resulting in $5 Million in direct sales over three year period
  • Consistently top rated sales rep in the company
  • Strategize year projections and goals for entire Brand Ambassador Program
  • Train new sales representatives through phone/zoom, personal shows, fielding shadowing and off shift development
  • Manage and develop a sales team of over 14 reps
  • Current team boasts a 115% attainment to sales goal, with a personal achievement of 141% attainment to sales goal for YTD/16% increase YOY
  • Received MVP in 2023 as the top sales rep
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Pro Patrol

Mt.Bachelor
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Directed, trained and maintained mountain safety
  • Evaluated and mitigated avalanche hazards before guests arrived
  • Located, assessed and transported injured guest to appropriate medical services
  • Dispatched and coordinated with EMS, Life flight and medical staff
  • Maintained a professional attitude and appearance as an ambassador for the company
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

PR/Marketing Coordinator

Brian Head Resort
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • Led development of integrated social media strategy, coordinated and created social media messages to more than 18,000 organic followers, resulting in 14% growth in engagement over 8 months
  • Created and distributed electronic newsletter to over 30,000 guests and season pass holders, sharing important resort and promotional information
  • Maintained a professional attitude and appearance as an ambassador for the company
  • Fostered and developed public relations with local and regional media partners to increase earned media coverage
  • Began internal weekly electronic communication to employees and local partners, informing them of upcoming events, schedules and promotions at the resort
  • Built and executed on-site entertainment strategy to grow volume through event planning, music, vendor and entertainment booking
  • Represented the company as an active committee member of Ski Utah

Education

Outdoor Emergency Care
Brian Head Utah
01-2013

Remote Emergency Medical Technician
Leavenworth, WA
01-2012

Nationally Registered EMB-B
Kansas City, MO
01-2012

Medical Person In Charge
Leavenworth, WA
01-2012

High School Diploma -

Park Hill South
Riverside, MO
05-2005

Skills

  • Sales Techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Sales management
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Relationship building
  • Staff development

Timeline

Manager/Brand Ambassador

Traeger Grills
05.2017 - Current

Pro Patrol

Mt.Bachelor
10.2015 - 05.2017

PR/Marketing Coordinator

Brian Head Resort
01.2013 - 09.2015

Outdoor Emergency Care

Remote Emergency Medical Technician

Nationally Registered EMB-B

Medical Person In Charge

High School Diploma -

Park Hill South
M.Austin Seymour