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SalesManager

Paul Coker

Dacula,GA

Summary

Dynamic Sales Manager with a proven track record at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, enhancing client satisfaction and expanding market presence. Excelled in relationship building and sales strategy development, achieving consistent quarterly sales targets. Skilled in staff training and development, ensuring team success through motivational coaching and effective territory management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
10.2004 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in store execution
  • Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable SKUs
  • Optimized territory management plans by analyzing data on customer demographics, preferences, and buying patterns.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.


Sales Representative Team Leader

Compton Sales
04.1996 - 10.2004

* Serviced and maintained all Compton Sales accounts within Home Depot and Lowes, a total of approximately 25-30 stores

* Collaborated with Store management and negotiated for more display space

* Supervised a team of 4-6 merchandisers

* Worked with recieving to give credit on damaged or broken products

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Sales team training
  • Staff Management
  • Goals and performance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales Presentations
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Direct Sales
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Solution selling
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Territory Management
  • Continuous improvements
  • POS Data Link expert

Timeline

Sales Manager

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
10.2004 - Current

Sales Representative Team Leader

Compton Sales
04.1996 - 10.2004

BBA - Business Administration

Georgia Southern University
Paul Coker