Shawna Thompson
Sales Manager
Charleston,South Carolina
Summary
Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Ashley Furniture Homestore
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
12.2022 - Current
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service.
- Consistently in top 3 in sales. Have regularly been named Salesperson of the Month.
- Maintains high level of FCP.
Owner
White Glove Standard
Simpsonville, SC
09.2008 - 01.2022
- Created sales and marketing strategies for company
- Member and actively involved in the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Outside Marketer
Costco
Greenville, South Carolina
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsible for generating business to business marketing leads
- Responsible for business to business meetings in one on one and large engagements
- Organized "lunch and learn" sessions, tours and educational seminars.
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers, and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans.
- Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences and purchasing habits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2006
Skills
Recruit, Train, Supervise Employees
Motivation & Performance Evaluations
Sales Training and Development
Client relationship management
Product knowledge
Accomplishments
Launched and implemented a continuing education program at a major university
Consistently stayed in the top 3% in a very competitive and ever-changing sales environment
Supervised team of 20 staff members
Timeline
Sales Manager
Ashley Furniture Homestore
12.2022 - Current
Outside Marketer
Costco
10.2013 - 09.2015
Owner
White Glove Standard
09.2008 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix