Pamela Mahaffey
Outside Sales
Charleston,SC
Summary
Industrious Outside Sales Representative willing to work long hours and put in miles to transform mediocre territories into successful enterprises. Enthusiastic about meeting with customers, promoting products and driving revenue growth. Proven success in business development and new market cultivation.
Sales Representative offering more than 20 years in outside sales, sales operations and marketing. Successful in new account acquisition and growing existing account sales.
Territory Sales Representative driven to create new customers within short amount of time. Motivated to generate and increase sales while delivering top-notch customer care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Charlotte Living Magazine
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Created strategic brand building events to promote current product portfolio.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
Outside Sales Representative
First Uniform Inc.
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Created strategic brand building events to promote current product portfolio.
- Performed required travel for training and scheduled events.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
Part Owner
Ella B.Candles
Charlotte, NC
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC 09.1967 - 10.1969
Skills
Energetic and driven
Excellent presentation skills
Motivated team player
Relationship cultivation
Multitasking ability
Territory networking
Customer focused-service
Calculator proficiency
Accomplishments
- Led a low-performing sales team to become the only one in the region to exceed first quarter objectives.
- Helped to establish a customer base of 150+ accounts for newly created division.
- Surpassed annual quota by 50%
- Collaborated with team of myself and Co Owner in the development of ELLA B. CANDLES, LLC
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Charlotte Living Magazine
01.2019 - 08.2022
Outside Sales Representative
First Uniform Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Part Owner
Ella B.Candles
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
East Mecklenburg High School
09.1967 - 10.1969