Rowad Abanni
Dearborn Heights,MI
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with expertise in prospecting, consultative selling, and negotiation. Skilled in building client relationships and guiding prospects through the sales process in both B2B and B2C environments. Committed to leveraging a solid sales background and strong interpersonal skills as a Property & Casualty Insurance Producer.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Signage Sales Representative
RI Signs
Detroit, MI
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Sold signage products and services to businesses and customers, ensuring alignment with their branding needs.
- Prospected for new clients through outbound marketing, networking, and direct outreach.
- Consulted with customers to identify needs, preferences, budgets, and project requirements.
- Prepared estimates, presented pricing, and recommended solutions based on customer needs.
- Followed up with prospects throughout the sales process to generate and close sales.
- Managed customer relationships from initial contact to project completion, fostering long-term partnerships.
Real Estate Acquisitions & Sales Specialist
Self-Employed
Dearborn Heights, MI
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Remotely sourced and evaluated on- and off-market residential properties in California while operating from Michigan.
- Generated and managed seller leads while identifying client needs, motivations, and pain points.
- Negotiated directly with sellers and buyers while overcoming objections and facilitating agreements.
- Built relationships with real estate investors and matched investment opportunities to their criteria.
- Conducted market research and property analysis to evaluate potential deals and determine viability.
- Managed communication, follow-up, and negotiations throughout the transaction process.
- Closed multiple residential real estate deals through prospecting, negotiation, contract execution, and buyer coordination.
Cabinets & Appliances Salesman
Menards
Livonia, MI
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Consulted with customers to identify needs and recommend appropriate cabinet and appliance solutions.
- Recommended products based on customer preferences, budgets, and project requirements.
- Presented product features, pricing, warranties, and available options to support purchasing decisions.
- Built rapport with customers and developed relationships to drive sales.
- Addressed customer questions and objections while guiding customers toward purchase decisions.
- Worked toward department sales goals in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
Carnegie Institute
Troy, MI09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2021
Skills
- Consultative Sales
- Lead Generation & Prospecting
- Needs Assessment
- Objection Handling
- Negotiation & Closing
- Cross-Selling & Upselling
- Property & Casualty Insurance
- Quote Preparation
- Client Retention & Follow-Up
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Michigan Property & Casualty Producer License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Commercial Signage Sales Representative
RI Signs
06.2024 - 08.2026
Real Estate Acquisitions & Sales Specialist
Self-Employed
06.2021 - 06.2024
Cabinets & Appliances Salesman
Menards
09.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Occupational Studies - Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
Carnegie Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
Wayne State University