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Paul Carter

Lumber,Millwork Sales
Carolina Shores,NC

Summary

Experienced salesman with over 20 years of experience in building materials. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pro Sales Specialist

Lowe's
02.2023 - Current
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective sales strategies and techniques.
  • Surpassed 1 million is sales after only 8 months.
  • Helped fellow specialists learn and quote items. I.E. Windows, doors, Engineered lumber, Basic lumber

Millwork Sales Specialist

Garris Evans Lumber Co.
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers in determining best-fit products and located desired items in lumber yard.
  • Received incoming lumber deliveries, sorted items and stored in correct racks by dimensions and quality.
  • Maintained accurate count of warehouse materials by documenting incoming and outgoing deliveries.
  • Increased per-customer sales totals by recommending additional tools, supplies and lumber.

Estimator

West Coast Winsupply
03.2021 - 07.2021

Estimated pipe supply lines to commercial projects.

Sales Specialist- Millwork

Lowe's Companies Inc
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns.
  • Listened to customer needs and proposed matching solutions from company.
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.

Contractor Sales

Mid Cape Home Center
09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Asked appropriate open-ended questions to discover prospects' needs and requirements.
  • Serviced accounts on regular basis to propose new products or services and maximize revenue.
  • Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building.
  • Maintained account information accuracy by communicating frequently with salesmen and account executives.
  • Attained sales goal with strategic territory management and effective relationship-building.

Estimator, Outside Sales, Andersen Tech

E.C Cottle
04.2012 - 03.2016
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met through specific products and services.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Identified prospective customers by using business directories and following leads from existing clients.
  • Started estimating department to increased scope of clientele and projects.
  • Took on role of Andersen Tech so the company could add A-Series line and become the islands only warranty service provider.
  • Increased sales on a yearly bases by no less than 10% Cultivated Strong relationships with vendors by creating focused campaigns to drive long term business development.

Education

Business Management

Dean College
Franklin, MA

Skills

  • Estimating
  • Blueprint reading
  • Business Development
  • Client Development
  • Forklift Certified
  • Relationship-building
  • Vendor Management
  • Order management
  • Account servicing skills
  • Sales planning
  • Project Planning
  • Roofing
  • Residential construction
  • Building and construction
  • Commercial construction

Timeline

Pro Sales Specialist

Lowe's
02.2023 - Current

Millwork Sales Specialist

Garris Evans Lumber Co.
02.2022 - 08.2022

Estimator

West Coast Winsupply
03.2021 - 07.2021

Sales Specialist- Millwork

Lowe's Companies Inc
05.2019 - 07.2020

Contractor Sales

Mid Cape Home Center
09.2017 - 02.2019

Estimator, Outside Sales, Andersen Tech

E.C Cottle
04.2012 - 03.2016

Business Management

Dean College
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