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PHILIP CARROLL

Collingswood,NJ

Summary

Entrepreneur with a background in sales, startup development and product development & manufacturing. Possess strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and capability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Successfully led previous ventures by securing funding, creating sustainable products and executing growth strategies. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth through analytical thinking and creative problem solving.

Work History

Co-Founder

Lit Up Candle Co
Decatur, GA, GA
2017 - Current
  • Created effective business plans and strategies to meet the demands of the target market with high quality handmade products.
  • Identified profitable trade shows to grow B2B sales acquisition, developed custom show booths for compelling first impressions, and effectively generated leads during events.
  • Developed and implemented production processes and schedules to ensure optimal inventory levels for events and wholesale/web orders.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for business operations and production process.
  • Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by providing excellent service throughout the entire purchase process.

Inside Sales Manager

C4 Belts
Atlanta, GA
2014 - 2017
  • Identified niche target market for product and over three years grew company sales from $300k to $1.3m with 85% of sales being attributed to that niche market
  • Assisted in developing promotional campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness among target audiences.
  • Established strong relationships with key customers by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing concerns and resolving issues quickly.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions using CRM software.
  • Created detailed proposals outlining product offerings, pricing models, delivery timelines and payment terms.
  • Created reports on the overall performance of the inside sales team, including monthly revenue figures and client retention rates.
  • Organized trade shows and events as part of the company's outreach efforts.

Purchasing Agent

Franklin Electric Co.
Moorestown, NJ
2013 - 2014
  • Maintain service levels above 99% to minimize stock outs and maximize inventory turns
  • Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders
  • Forecast daily demand of construction products to ensure adequate lead time for timely delivery
  • Monitor and reduce non-productive inventory by coordinating returns with vendors
  • Work directly with manufacturers to negotiate pricing, secure quotes, expedite shipments, and maintaining accurate and current pricing.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Too Fast Apparel
Westville, NJ
2012 - 2013
  • Managed the processing and shipping of approximately 80 retail and wholesale orders per day, ensuring an exceptional order accuracy rate of 99.5% or above.
  • Organized warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory rotation and timely processing of incoming shipments
  • Maintained rolling stock inventory for both retail and wholesale products on a weekly basis.
  • Organized storage areas within the warehouse for easy access to products when needed.
  • Implemented strategies for improving efficiency throughout the shipping process.

Craft Beer Manager

Westville Discount Liquors
Westville, NJ
2011 - 2012
  • Provided superior customer service and leveraged product knowledge to educate customers to help with purchases.
  • Researched new products in order to keep up with industry trends and offer customers unique options.
  • Managed stock rotation, ensuring that outdated product is removed from shelves in a timely manner.
  • Monitored sales performance of new products and adjusted inventory levels accordingly.

Education

CDL Class A Certification -

160 Driving Academy
Pennsville, NJ
03-2025

Massage Therapy Certification -

Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Holistic Wellness
Collingswood, NJ
01.2012

High School Diploma -

Paul VI High School
Haddonfield, NJ
01.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoho CRM
  • Cin7 ERP
  • Shopify
  • Class A Drivers License
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Operational Analysis
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Co-Founder

Lit Up Candle Co
2017 - Current

Inside Sales Manager

C4 Belts
2014 - 2017

Purchasing Agent

Franklin Electric Co.
2013 - 2014

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Too Fast Apparel
2012 - 2013

Craft Beer Manager

Westville Discount Liquors
2011 - 2012

Massage Therapy Certification -

Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Holistic Wellness

High School Diploma -

Paul VI High School

CDL Class A Certification -

160 Driving Academy

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