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Schafer Bailey

East Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Specializing in interpersonal communication skills and dynamic problem solving. I have an eclectic background consisting of B2B and B2C sales, excelling in project management and customer acquisition. Leveraging persuasive communication and sales knowledge, I consistently drive sales growth and foster strong partnerships, achieving significant increases in product sales through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

IDN Hardware Sales
Byron Center, MI
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked in conjunction with outside sales representative to maintain and grow product sales.
  • Managed the sales cycle throughout the entire process, from initial contact to closing and invoicing.
  • Sales accumulating over $470K gross profit with a 38% margin since September

Logistics Consultant

Fifth Wheel Freight
Kentwood , MI
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed and grew my own book of business through efficient cold calling, email marketing, and communication between potential new customers
  • Logged over 100 outbound calls a day to grow sales numbers and customer base to over 30+ organic customers in 6 months
  • Facilitated communication between customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.

Outside Sales Representative

Caliber Solar
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • I participated in a door-to-door sales internship, selling residential solar to clientele within the Carolina region.
  • Daily sales demonstrations for the product and facilitated appointments between initial contact and closers for solar construction.
  • I knocked over 80 doors a day while maintaining efficient prospecting strategies to ensure optimal use of time.

Outside Sales Representative

Caliber Smart
Minneapolis, MI
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Served as the direct-to-consumer sales arm for companies such as Sprint Network, T-Mobile, Dish Network, and ADT Home Security direct to consumer
  • Worked in the 2nd most successful region in the company for the year with sales totaling over $100,000 just for the summer
  • Trained team members on sales strategies and product knowledge to grow the team's total sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Hope College
Holland
12-2025

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer acquisition
  • Workflow optimization
  • Presentation skills
  • Cold calling
  • Verbal and written communication

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club
  • Leadership roles consisting of social chair, recruitment chair, and VP of the Cosmopolitan Fraternity

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Account Manager

IDN Hardware Sales
02.2024 - Current

Logistics Consultant

Fifth Wheel Freight
08.2023 - 03.2024

Outside Sales Representative

Caliber Solar
05.2023 - 08.2023

Outside Sales Representative

Caliber Smart
05.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Hope College
Schafer Bailey