Patrick King
Waukee,IA
Summary
Seeking a regional sales position that will utilize my experience and education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Window Treatment Specialist
Nebraska Furniture Mart
09.2022 - Current
- Assist retail customers making selections for window and door shades and blinds
- Schedule measures for sales staff
- Process payments from customers
- Schedule installation of window treatments
- Assist customer service members with repairs and remakes of damaged or broken products
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, allowing for the provision of relevant and stylish window treatment options to clients.
- Developed a loyal client base through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.
- Improved overall project success rates by regularly monitoring progress against goals and adjusting plans as needed.
- Sourced high-quality materials from reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable terms that allowed competitive pricing for clients without compromising quality standards.
Independent Contractor
6s Resource Group
09.2013 - Current
- Accountable for day to day service and delivery for our largest window and door hardware customer in North America
- Responsible for account management and business development of window and door manufacturers in Iowa
- Reduced freight and handling costs over 20%
Builder Sales Assistant
Nebraska Furniture Mart
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in store clients making selections of flooring, tile and countertops
- Monitor lead times and schedule installations
Independent Contractor
Avalanche Inc.
04.2004 - 08.2013
- Worked in all phases of business development and marketing for industrial manufacturers and distributors
- Utilized CRM software to track performance and identify priorities
- Assisted manufacturers in developing new products to market
- Performed field service to correct and identify field problems
- Conducted market surveys to develop and design new products
- Highest dollar sales in group 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Increased dollar sales in Missouri from 1 million in 1994 to 3.5 million in 2003
- Annual dollar sales in Iowa territory greater than $20 million in 2006
District Representative
Maytag Company
10.1992 - 04.1994
- Opened new dealerships, added Maytag products to existing stores and terminated underperforming locations
- Designed and maintained appropriate displays
- Motivated and trained retail sales personnel at local independent dealerships, national home improvement centers and regional department stores
- Lead western United States in sales quota of laundry products in 1993
- Surpassed sales quota in all product categories
- Achieved sales quota in 94% of months in territory
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Marketing/Management
Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa05.1991
Skills
- Account Management
- New Business Development
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Team Building
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Product Development
Computer Experience
- Salesforce
- Adobe Photo Shop
- Sony Vegas (video editing)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Sharepoint
Timeline
Window Treatment Specialist
Nebraska Furniture Mart
09.2022 - Current
Builder Sales Assistant
Nebraska Furniture Mart
01.2022 - 09.2022
Independent Contractor
6s Resource Group
09.2013 - Current
Independent Contractor
Avalanche Inc.
04.2004 - 08.2013
District Representative
Maytag Company
10.1992 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Marketing/Management
Wartburg College
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