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ROBERT WILKERSON

MEMPHIS,TN

Summary

Highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service/support and sales experience. 20 plus years of being a consistent producer, driven to improve results and exceed company as well as individual goals. Exceptional ability to work individually or with teams to market and sell multiple products/services, both tangible and intangible. Flexible self starter proficient at working with or without supervision, in an office or "work from home" environment, will travel if necessary to get the job done. Hardworking professional committed to growth for my employer and for myself.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

AREA SALES & DESIGN SPECIALIST

TUFF SHED STORAGE BUILDINGS & GARAGES
Memphis, TN
09.2017 - 12.2024

Sold Tuff Shed wholesale products/services to Home Depot customers. Supported Home Depot management and Store Associates in their daily sales activities of Tuff Shed products. Provided product and sales training to Home Depot Store Associates. Participated in Store events/promotions related to Tuff Shed products/services. Managed and maintained Tuff Shed displays and POP at the Home Depot stores in a professional manner. My territory consisted of 12 Home Depot stores covering West TN and NW Mississippi. When I started with Tuff Shed in 2017 my area was producing $750,000 in annual sales. From 2020 to 2024 my area produced $1,250,000+ in annual sales.

CONSUMER SALES/RENEWALS CONSULTANT

AMERICAN HOME SHIELD
MEMPHIS, TN
01.2007 - 06.2017

Sold home warranty/maintenance products to homeowners across the U.S. for oldest, largest, and unquestionable leader in the home warranty industry. Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels. Focused on converting leads into sales and customer retention, resulting in a high conversion rate for both. Identified and qualified customer needs while also building/maintaining strong client relationships, resulting in increased sales, renewals, and referrals.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN CONSULTANT

FIRST HORIZON EQUITY LENDING
MEMPHIS, TN
08.2001 - 12.2006

Specialized in refinancing of first and second mortgages as well as originating equity loans and lines of credit for borrowers in 47 states.

Used my sales, telephone, customer service, and computer skills to average 6 closed loans per month with an average loan size of approximately $80k.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

IPIX
Memphis, TN
02.1999 - 06.2001
Sold Internet marketing products and services to real estate brokers/agents throughout the Mid-South area, covering 4 states. Made presentations to individual brokers/agents as well as to real estate groups as large as 300. Provided individual and group training to show brokers/agents how to use these products/services to help increase their business.  Secured partnerships from many of the leading real estate firms in the area, which required a minimum investment of $50k per firm. 

GENERAL MANAGER/SALES MANAGER

NATIONWIDE HOME WARRANTY
DENVER, CO
03.1991 - 02.1999
Sold residential home warranty products/services to real estate brokers/agents throughout CO. Trained brokers/agents to use these products/services to help increase their business. Set up branch office in 2/97 in Memphis,TN. Was in charge of all aspects of operation, including hiring, training, marketing, and sales. Exceeded 2 year company sales goals in less that 12 months.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
1979

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Self motivated
  • Goal oriented
  • Internet savvy
  • Account management
  • Client acquisition 
  • Networking skills
  • Relationship building

Timeline

AREA SALES & DESIGN SPECIALIST

TUFF SHED STORAGE BUILDINGS & GARAGES
09.2017 - 12.2024

CONSUMER SALES/RENEWALS CONSULTANT

AMERICAN HOME SHIELD
01.2007 - 06.2017

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN CONSULTANT

FIRST HORIZON EQUITY LENDING
08.2001 - 12.2006

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

IPIX
02.1999 - 06.2001

GENERAL MANAGER/SALES MANAGER

NATIONWIDE HOME WARRANTY
03.1991 - 02.1999

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
ROBERT WILKERSON