Paul Wickstrom
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven track record in boosting sales and customer retention, notably at Fastenal, through expert sales consultation and client account management. Skillfully implemented process improvements and strategic solutions, achieving significant business growth. Demonstrates exceptional proposal development and customer needs assessment, fostering strong client relationships and loyalty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
BDI
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty by delivering personalized solutions.
Outside Sales Representative
Fastenal
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Maintaining and growing current and new business, striving to exceed my goals every month.
- Held Highest sales numbers for 2yrs in district
Auto Detailer
Wix Green Auto Clean L.L.C.
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided customers with hassle-free cleaning service with fewer chemicals
- Owned and operated Eco-friendly mobile detail service
General Manager
Sills Carwash
05.2000 - 07.2014
- Managed budget implementations, and contract details.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Iron County High School
Iron River, MI06.1994
Skills
- Intuitively sees how things work
- Good with tools and machinery
- Adept at fixing things and often able to take unfamiliar things apart and reassemble
- Able to look at pieces and see whole picture
- Process Improvement
- Customer Retention
- Proposal Development
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Client Account Management
- Product and Service Sales
- Sales consultation
Additional Information
U.S. Army Reserves
Kentucky, Bradstown
Enlisted 1993 June 22
U.S. Army National Guard
Michigan, Iron River
Transferred 1995 February
Virginia, Manassas
Transferred 2000
Obligation ended 2001 June
Certification in Power Transmission Distributor, Regal Rexnord
Certification in Chain and Conveyors, Webster Industries, Inc.
Timeline
Sales Representative
BDI
06.2022 - 08.2024
Outside Sales Representative
Fastenal
01.2016 - 06.2022
Auto Detailer
Wix Green Auto Clean L.L.C.
08.2014 - 01.2016
General Manager
Sills Carwash
05.2000 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
West Iron County High School
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