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Stephanie Klidonas

Tampa,FL

Summary

Goal-driven Inside Sales Representative proficient in cold calling, both inbound and outbound.

Resilient professional with strong communication skills and a resourceful approach to drive solutions. Engaging appointment setter with several years of experience in telemarketing. Successful at modern persuasion tactics and salesmanship. Dedicated to individualized customer service and company growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Appointment Setter /Inside Sales Representative

Upwork.com
Tampa , FL
05.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments for customers based on their availability.
  • Conducted research to identify new business opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with potential customers through phone conversations.
  • Provided detailed information about products and services to clients.
  • Followed up with customers after scheduled appointments were completed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions and transactions.
  • Documented all activities related to appointment setting processes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through effective telephone communication and follow-ups.

New Business Development Representative / Canada

Creditsafe Group
Allentown, PA
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted market research to identify potential customers and opportunities for new business.
  • Gathered feedback from prospective clients to understand their needs and challenges.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with new prospects through cold calling, email campaigns, and face-to-face meetings.

District Sales Manager

ADP
Allentown , PA
06.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for a specified territory of small to mid size businesses. Targeting Clients between 1-150 employees.
  • Signing on new Clients for payroll, Human Resource Solutions, Benefits and additional products to make their workplace run more efficiently.
  • Cultivate relationships, set daily appointments, assess client or prospect needs to present the best ADP solutions to fit their particular needs.

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Dun & Bradstreet
Center Valley , PA
11.2018 - 06.2021
  • Dedicated in helping small & large business owners achieve their business goals through a consultative, needs-based selling approach.
  • Products included Credit Building & Marketing Solutions to meet the needs of the individual business / industry.
  • Cold calling & creating pipeline
  • Maintain Goals and metrics each day and month
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreement in order to close the final steps of a transaction and achieve the desired outcome.
  • Experience in both Outbound & Inbound calls

Sales Associate / Part Time Associate

Plow & Hearth - Promenade Shoppes
Center Valley, PA
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Greet Customers in making selections of merchandise.
  • Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet specific needs.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories & complimentary purchases, while boosting revenue.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.

Outside Sales Representative

John Patrick Publishing
Trenton, NJ
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Sold Advertising space in publications to all types of Businesses, ranging from Physicians, Lawyers, Salons , Realtors, Restaurants, etc.
  • Any and all businesses were prospects to call on.
  • Cold calls were a minimum of 25 per day.
  • Assisted in the Graphic Design aspect of preparing a clients’ artwork and content.
  • Handled customer’s concerns on a daily basis.
  • Territory included the entire Lehigh Valley, PA as well as Berks and Bucks County.
  • Liaised with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.

Sales Representative

Independent Giftware Outside Sales Representative
Philadelphia, PA
07.2011 - 07.2016
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet needs.

Outside Sales Representative

Daniel Richard Design LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2005 - 07.2009
  • Represented over 50 high end Stationery & Gift Lines.
  • Permanent Showroom in Atlanta, visited and met with customers there a couple times a year.
  • Territory included Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley and the Poconos.
  • Some of the top Stationery brands were Bella Ink, Crane, Rifle Paper Co.
  • Cross My Heart Cards, Rag & Bone.
  • Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.

Giftware Sales Representative

Spash Sails / Van Dow
Freeport, NY
06.2000 - 09.2005
  • Giftware Sales Representative of over 40 Novelty and Giftware Companies.
  • Territory consisted of Eastern PA.
  • Attended Jacob Javits Giftware Trade Shows 4 times a year.
  • Handled over 125 accounts.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet needs.
  • Prepared and processed contracts and order forms for new and existing customers.

Outside Sales Representative

Select - A - Vision LLC
Collegeville, PA
06.1990 - 03.2000

Outside Sales Representative for this eyewear company. Sold to optometrists and optical boutiques in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

  • Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
  • Collaborated with members of other departments to complete sales transactions.
  • Expanded territory by successfully cold-calling retail leaders and negotiating profitable contracts across multiple product lines while up-selling additional vendor partnerships.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
  • Expanded sales by performing comprehensive market research on products and market locations.
  • Attended trade shows and sales conferences.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA

Skills

  • Solution coordination
  • Cold calling
  • Key relationship management
  • Excellent time management
  • Clear and articulate phone manner
  • Dependable
  • Driven
  • Lead generation
  • Strong sales-closer
  • New business development

Timeline

Appointment Setter /Inside Sales Representative

Upwork.com
05.2024 - Current

New Business Development Representative / Canada

Creditsafe Group
04.2023 - 05.2024

District Sales Manager

ADP
06.2021 - Current

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Dun & Bradstreet
11.2018 - 06.2021

Outside Sales Representative

John Patrick Publishing
12.2017 - 10.2018

Sales Associate / Part Time Associate

Plow & Hearth - Promenade Shoppes
03.2017 - 01.2019

Sales Representative

Independent Giftware Outside Sales Representative
07.2011 - 07.2016

Outside Sales Representative

Daniel Richard Design LLC
09.2005 - 07.2009

Giftware Sales Representative

Spash Sails / Van Dow
06.2000 - 09.2005

Outside Sales Representative

Select - A - Vision LLC
06.1990 - 03.2000

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Northampton Community College
Stephanie Klidonas