Ricardo Salazar
Garland,TX
Summary
Results-driven Outside Sales Representative with proven success in B2B sales and relationship building, achieving consistent sales growth through tailored solutions and exceptional customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
84 Lumber
Duncanville, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with contractors and builders to drive sales growth.
- Conducted product presentations to educate customers on material options and benefits.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for projects.
- Analyzed customer needs to provide tailored solutions and enhance satisfaction.
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
Outside Sales Representative
Behr Paint
Roanoke, TX
02.2015 - 06.2023
- Managed territory to maximize sales opportunities and maintain competitive edge.
- Implemented strategies to optimize pricing and profitability of products sold.
- Trained new sales team members on best practices and product knowledge.
- Monitored market trends to identify new business opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of product features, benefits, and pricing strategies to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
Store Manager
Sherwin Williams Co
Dallas, TX
01.2000 - 05.2015
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient workflow.
- Trained and developed team members to enhance product knowledge and improve sales techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and meet customer demand.
- Implemented local marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and drive foot traffic to the store.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing decision-making for product placement and promotions.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, reinforce standards, and foster a collaborative work atmosphere.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Dallas, TXSkills
- Relationship building
- Motivated team player
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service-oriented
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Sales closing
- B2B sales
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
84 Lumber
07.2023 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Behr Paint
02.2015 - 06.2023
Store Manager
Sherwin Williams Co
01.2000 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School