STEVE COLLINS
CENTENNIAL,CO
Summary
Talented sales professional with extensive experience in product sales and assessing client needs. Established background as General Manager in the Print Marketing Signage space..
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Speciality Appliances Outlet
Greenwood Village, CO
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Provide options to customers that build confidence in the sales purchase relationship.
- After the sale manage the ship dates for delivery and install
Website Development Coordinator
Collins Creative Services WEBSITES
CENTENNIAL, United States
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Defined and customers needs for website, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Provide training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- [Software].
Speciality Appliance Sales
Home Depot #1508
Lone Tree, CO
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Relayed information regarding current store promotions, sales and special events to customers.
- Engaged customers using well-honed interpersonal and people skills to determine which appliances best fit needs and preferences.
- Explained benefits and features of warranty programs, resulting in consistent add-on sales
- Maintained product knowledge to assist and educate customers on options available.
- Associates in this position provide fast, friendly service to customers and are responsible for actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance
- strong follow-up skills enabled me to succeed in the sales process from pre-qualification to delivery, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
President General Manager
Printing Solutions,Inc PIP Marketing Signs Print
Englewood, CO
12.1976 - 04.2018
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Utilized enterprise risk management software to improve operational insight and planning.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Most everything I learned about Business Management, Sales, Marketing,Production Management and Human Resources were learned during the 41 years at of franchise ownership of PIP Marketing Signs & Print.
- Acquired 3 additional printing companies by acquisition over an 8-year period. Highest Gross Sales topped $1,800,000 and employed as many as 16 people.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA 03.1970 - 06.1970
Skills
Product and service sales
Decision-Making
Excellent Communication
Exceptional customer service
Timeline
Sales Associate
Speciality Appliances Outlet
03.2021 - 08.2022
Speciality Appliance Sales
Home Depot #1508
06.2020 - 03.2021
Website Development Coordinator
Collins Creative Services WEBSITES
01.2020 - 08.2022
President General Manager
Printing Solutions,Inc PIP Marketing Signs Print
12.1976 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology
Mt San Antonio College
03.1970 - 06.1970