Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
TruckDriver
Shannon Kern

Shannon Kern

Sales
Round Rock,TX

Summary

My frame of reference within the Auto Glass Industry lends itself well to many sales job opportunities. Specific interest in ADAS calibration and the opportunities it presents to businesses within the industry. I am willing to relocate anywhere for the right job. I'm passionate about this industry and it's standards. Looking for good people to work with and a good company to grow with. Outgoing and cheerful personality with a determined, competitive and excitable spirit.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Program Director

Equalizer
Round Rock, TX
12.2020 - 09.2023

Prepared course schedules and managed classroom requirements for enrollments, orders and follow ups for new business consults. Class presentations. Website management.


Business Development: ADAS Product System Implementation, Assist w website updates and promotions. Freight quotes. Scheduling of training. Part procurement, receiving and tracking. Managed all incoming ADAS sales inquiries and new ADAS business consultations. Financing recommendations. Trade show business development.


Business Development: Auto Glass Academy. Provided insights for newcomers to auto glass industry. Consultations and recommendations for tools and business generation. Financing recommendations.



Sales Manager

Mygrant Glass
St. Louis, Missouri
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Grand Opening Open House
  • Route development
  • Price Analysis and Implementation
  • Assisted with regional open houses planning and promotion
  • New business development
  • Market Strategy
  • Partnership and consults with operations
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Sales Manager

Pilkington NA - NSG
Hazelwood, Missouri
05.2014 - 07.2018
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Price Analysis
  • Selling Strategies
  • Account Management
  • New Business Development
  • Inventory Analysis and Forecasting
  • Promotions
  • P&L
  • Negotiation
  • Opti-Aim ADAS Calibration customer presentations and sales
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.

Accessory Sales

Pilkington NA - NSG
Hazelwood, MO
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Accessory promotions
  • Assist with advertising, set up and promotions for open houses and tabletop warehouse events and presentations.
  • Focused calls and promotions for areas with low accessory sales


Customer Service Representative

Pilkington NA - NSG
Hazelwood , Missouri
09.1999 - 09.2012
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Collection Calls
  • Will Call Window
  • Upselling accessories
  • Recorded calls used for CSR Training sessions
  • Grandfathered in from company buy outs (Autostock Distribution) (Coolidge Glass)

Dispatch

Glass Doctor
St. Louis , Missouri
12.1996 - 04.1999
  • Scheduled and arranged jobs for technicians
  • Procurement of parts and supplies

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO

No Degree - General Studies

St Louis Community College
Rock Hill, MO

Skills

Sales expertise

undefined

Timeline

Education Program Director

Equalizer
12.2020 - 09.2023

Sales Manager

Mygrant Glass
08.2018 - 11.2020

Sales Manager

Pilkington NA - NSG
05.2014 - 07.2018

Accessory Sales

Pilkington NA - NSG
10.2012 - 05.2014

Customer Service Representative

Pilkington NA - NSG
09.1999 - 09.2012

Dispatch

Glass Doctor
12.1996 - 04.1999

No Degree - General Studies

Maryville University of Saint Louis

No Degree - General Studies

St Louis Community College
Shannon KernSales