Sara J. Nelson
Tulsa,Oklahoma
Summary
A driven sales professional with a proven track record of success, seeking a career opportunity that promotes personal and professional growth. Utilizing extensive sales experience, eager to contribute to a dynamic organization and make a significant impact. Committed to surpassing targets and providing exceptional customer service, motivated to continuously enhance skills and achieve higher levels of success. Looking for a challenging role that allows utilization of sales expertise and offers opportunities for advancement and fulfillment in both personal and professional life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
Scientific Games
Tulsa, OK
07.2024 - Current
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, availability, use and credit questions accurately.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Automotive Sales Consultant
Midtown Kia
Tulsa, OK
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Worked closely with service department to ensure client satisfaction after purchase and during maintenance visits.
- Increased dealership revenue through effective negotiation and closing techniques.
Bartender
Tulsa Club Hotel
Tulsa, OK
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Coffee Sales Rep./Delivery Driver
Imperial Coffee
Tulsa, OK
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Displays independent judgement to maximize sales to customers to increase commissions
- Work independently to deliver excellent customer service to drive sales numbers
- Maintain current relationships with current customers while striving to gain new business
Off Premise Wine/Beer Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Co.
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Develops and executes creative selling concepts to drive incremental sales and new product placements
- Formed and maintained positive relationships with customers while providing quality service and adequate follow up
- Found new and creative ways to display product so that my customer and my company would thrive in a constantly changing market
Redbull Sales Representative
LDF Sales and Distributing
Tulsa, OK
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Covered a wide range of territory and customers
- Stocking, rotating, placing proper orders and building displays
- Communication with account managers and owners on their needs
- Maintaining over 60 accounts in a designated area
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Pre-sell Representative
Pepsi Co.
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Covered approximately 300 miles per week
- Constantly practicing safety procedures to properly stock and store product
- Working with drivers and store management to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Creating and crafting eye catching displays and marketing materials for current and upcoming special events (including but not limited to holidays, promotions, and tie-ins)
Retail Sales Representative
Kellogg Company
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Used the latest in available technology provided to communicate directions to both full and part-time reps that had reported to me
- Merchandised product per company standards while ensuring proper rotation of product
- Exercised incremental selling techniques to boost sales using displays and POP to close budget gaps
- Successfully ran multiple territories while exceeding the weekly budgets
- Kept open communications with store managers and stock clerks allowing for mutual beneficial relationship between the companies and products
Education
Veterinary Tech -
Community Care College
Tulsa, OK01.2010
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Sales strategy development
- Lead prospecting
- Strategic account development
- Customer-Oriented
- Business Development
- Territory Management
- Sales Forecasting
- Product or Service expertise
Militaryexperience
11/04, 07/07, United States Army
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
Scientific Games
07.2024 - Current
Automotive Sales Consultant
Midtown Kia
07.2023 - 05.2024
Bartender
Tulsa Club Hotel
01.2023 - 09.2023
Coffee Sales Rep./Delivery Driver
Imperial Coffee
09.2022 - 07.2023
Off Premise Wine/Beer Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Co.
09.2018 - 09.2022
Redbull Sales Representative
LDF Sales and Distributing
11.2017 - 09.2018
Pre-sell Representative
Pepsi Co.
01.2016 - 10.2017
Retail Sales Representative
Kellogg Company
08.2013 - 12.2015
Veterinary Tech -
Community Care College