PAUL SAYLER
Milbank,South Dakota
Summary
I have been involved with Sales/ Business/ Personal/ Service Management for nearly 25 years. I have a diversified background from day to day business operations, advertising, marketing, budget planning and human resources. I was raised on a farm in Southeast South Dakota. I attended college for 2 years at South Dakota State University and served in the United States Navy. I am a proud father of 2 and have been married for 26 years.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager, Outside Sales
Vollan Oil Midway
Baltic, SD
01.2026 - Current
- Developed strong client relationships, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated sales presentations, effectively showcasing product benefits to potential clients.
- Managed account portfolios, ensuring timely follow-ups and responses to client inquiries.
- Identified opportunities for upselling products, increasing overall account revenue.
- Develop new business accounts.
- Collaborate with operations team for deliveries
Certified Energy Specialist
CHS INC.
Watertown, SD
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Manage customer accounts
- Build new business
- Collaborate with corporate office and regional office on sales goals
- Manage inventory
- Track sales and respond to market trends
- Facilitate deliveries between drivers and end users
- Promote teamwork between departments and locations
- Plan quarterly and yearly projections and private projects
- Maintain sales margins while adjusting to market trends
- Visit job sites and look for opportunities to improve
Service Manager
Milbank Ford Inc
Milbank, South Dakota
05.2007 - 07.2021
- Recruit new team members
- Organize, track, and execute team training
- Plan monthly and yearly budgeting
- Execute corporate training and ensure employees are certified
- Work with lenders and stay compliant with policies
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports
- Work with Ford Motor Company with scheduling future allocations
- Maintain a high customer service index
- Ensure team is following proper safety procedures
- Supervise day to day sales
- Coach team members and assist them in attaining personal goals
- Set weekly, monthly, and yearly goals
Sales Manager
Car Depot
Terre Haute, IN
05.2003 - 03.2007
- Approved and finalized sales
- Sole purchaser of used inventory
- Organized off site sales events as the dealership held regular off site sales throughout the Midwest and Southeast
- Responsible for setting up banks, sales staff, and arranging transportation for sales events
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN
02.1998 - 04.2003
- Started as porter detailing cars
- Promoted to Sales Consultant after 2 months
- Worked as consultant interviewing customers and worked deals for 3 years before I accepted position as service manager
- As Service manager I scheduled appointments, processed warranty claims, and supervised 8 technicians
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Scotland High School
Scotland, SDundefined
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakotaundefined
United States Navy
Norfolk, VirginiaBusiness Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHSkills
Executed comprehensive strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals
Oversaw staff management to enhance team performance and productivity
Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency
Assisted in developing marketing materials to support sales initiatives Collaborated with team members to enhance customer engagement strategies Supported sales representatives in achieving targets through effective communication
Spearheaded business development initiatives to drive growth and expand
Certification
- Business Management
- Advanced Human Resources
- Advanced Budget Planning
- Advanced Advertising
- Advanced Customer Relations
- Expert
Timeline
Account Manager, Outside Sales
Vollan Oil Midway
01.2026 - Current
Certified Energy Specialist
CHS INC.
07.2021 - 12.2025
Service Manager
Milbank Ford Inc
05.2007 - 07.2021
Sales Manager
Car Depot
05.2003 - 03.2007
Sales Consultant
Saturn of Terre Haute
02.1998 - 04.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Scotland High School
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South Dakota State University
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United States Navy
Business Management
Eastern Gateway Community College