Parker Burk

• Used cold calling and networking to sell products and services.
• Sourced new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up.
• Contacted current and potential clients to promote products and services.
• Negotiated terms of sales agreements and developed contracts to successfully close sales.
• Identified product or service improvements by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors.

-Created a Business in liquidation/ Wholesale under SP National. Where I source low-cost grocery and household items and sell to cost-saver or dent and ding grocery stores. I take new inbound items and generate lists and contact new customers interested in the products. I then handle shipping and delivery by myself currently.

• Maintained updated brand and product knowledge to deliver optimum customer shopping experience.
• Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding quickly to questions and problems.
• Built and maintained knowledge of products, current sales pricing and manufacturer events and promotions.
• Calculated total purchase amounts, taxes and shipping costs for new products.
• Developed online sales dashboard and reporting templates.

-Company started with a Buddy and I. We would source Target, Home Depot, and Amazon Truckloads. Items included; Seasonal, Overstock, Shelf Pulls, Returns, Etc. We would then build customer lists around these trucks and determine the most efficient and quickest way to distribute and sell these products. We managed multiple online selling accounts such as; Amazon, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, and Shopify.

• Manage delivery to stores and keep inventory levels maintained at our 3 stores around Memphis
• Talked to customers to arrange home delivery times as well as necessary assistant to get their mattress delivered into their home
• Worked stores when needed, engaging in face to face sales with customers that came in

- Tracked inventory levels in all stores and made weekly deliveries to the 3 stores. Handled all home deliveries direct to customers. Worked store when needed and handled in-store sales when customers came in.

• Followed established safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
• Traveled to customer locations to complete work for pre-set appointments.
• Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
• Completed documentation promptly, enabling service requests to be properly recorded and tracked.
• Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.

- Performed service and maintenance on industrial gas burners and control systems. Maintain contact with customers and perform safety inspections along with repairs. Manage bigger jobs and coordinate with sub contractors to ensure the job is being completed to standards.

• Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
• Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
• Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.

- Operated mowing equipment to ensure customers lawn was cleaned and cut to a high standard. Operated heavy equipment to grade and finish yards before installing sod.

• Attended for 2 years.
• Obtained Private Pilots License
• Completed multiple business degree course during the process