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Ruth Ham

4608 Wildflower DR North Canton,United States

Summary

Results-driven senior level sales professional offering 10-year history in leadership and sales strategy development. Drives company vision through excellent service and significant ROI performance. Account sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Sales Representative

Ascent Auto Group INC
04.2018 - Current
  • Achieved performance objectives increasing market results by 20% annually
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Developed positive relationships with management, customers and peers through exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated integrity.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.

Sales Associate

Ganley Auto Group
06.2013 - 03.2018
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Increased sales by 17% with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Owner/CEO

April Shower's Greenhouse LLC.
01.2010 - 05.2013
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Led operations, event planning, revenue growth and customer relation initiatives
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Founded and managed retail business, growing revenue to $150,000 in first year
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
01-2003

Associate of Science - Enviornmental Management

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Wooster, OH
01-2001

Skills

  • Skills Point of sale operation
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Event sales

Accomplishments

  • Exceeded targeted sales goals by 20% for 12 months in a row.
  • Master Certified Sales Consultant for past 7 years

Certification

CSP - Certified Sales Professional

Timeline

Account Sales Representative

Ascent Auto Group INC
04.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Ganley Auto Group
06.2013 - 03.2018

Owner/CEO

April Shower's Greenhouse LLC.
01.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Ashland University

Associate of Science - Enviornmental Management

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Ruth Ham