Nikki Bedford
Davenport,IA
Summary
Assisted in acquiring new business and building long-term customer relationships. Supported sales initiatives with 16 years of experience in the building material industry. Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AS400, Omega XA, TopView, and Salesforce to enhance productivity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor Agent
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors
09.2019 - Current
- Licensed Realtor in the State of Iowa and Illinois
- Represent and consult buyers and sellers in residential real estate from the point of contact until closing.
- Guide clients through pricing, financing, inspections and appraisals.
- Research and prepare Competitive Market Analysis to ensure clients are able to offer or receive the most comparable price.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, repairs and contingencies.
Regional Merchandiser
Hallmark
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Analyze sales, department growth and market changes. Collaborate with store management for department layout, maintain, audit and oversee product disposition. Organize and maintain products for best visual representation.
Territory Sales Manager
Union Corrugating Company
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Territory Sales Manager for metal roofing manufacturer. Sales Territory consisted of the entire States of Iowa and Illinois including Northeastern Missouri. Supported current customer base of 150 accounts while inquiring 25% new account growth within the past year and 147% sales increase YTD. Establish and maintain pricing levels and agreements. Educate and field train customers and staff on product knowledge, installation and estimating.
Estimator/Project Manager
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
07.2003 - 11.2017
- Estimating complete metal roof packages from Eagle View, blue prints, engineered plans and take offs. Scheduled and aligned projects from initial point of order, production and final jobsite delivery. Extensive tenure as primary lead Inside Sales Representative. Train and educate Inside and Outside Sales staff.
Office Manager
Carter Heating and Cooling
02.1995 - 01.2003
- Managing and scheduling office staff and HVAC technicians. Duties also included overseeing accounts payable, receivables and union liaison.
Education
High school - High school or equivalent
Davenport West High School
Davenport, IA06.1990
Skills
- B2B
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Inside Sales
Certification
- Driver's License
- Real Estate License
Timeline
Realtor Agent
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors
09.2019 - Current
Regional Merchandiser
Hallmark
07.2019 - 07.2021
Territory Sales Manager
Union Corrugating Company
11.2017 - 11.2018
Estimator/Project Manager
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
07.2003 - 11.2017
Office Manager
Carter Heating and Cooling
02.1995 - 01.2003
High school - High school or equivalent
Davenport West High School