Tara Welch
Lyndhurst,VA
Summary
Energetic Sales Representative offering demonstrated success identifying prospects and converting leads into customers. Superior communication skills, understanding of client needs, and sales closing rates. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness in meeting and exceeding sales, revenue and profit goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional
Charlie Obaugh Auto Group
Staunton, VA
12.2009 - Current
- Maintained consistent vehicle sales by developing and deepening positive customer connections.
- Applied prospecting expertise to generate and pursue leads, setting up appointments and site visits to maintain budding relationships.
- Expanded retail operation through successfully developing corporate accounts.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
- Used prospecting and client development techniques to produce fresh leads and maintain solid conversion rate.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
Director of Sales and Marketing
William Edwards Inc.
Verona, VA
01.1996 - 12.2008
- Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports.
- Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stuarts Draft High School
Stuarts Draft, VASkills
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Point of sale operation
- Lead prospecting
- Product and service sales
- Sales expertise
- Lead Generation
- Account development
- Customer Relations
- Revenue Generation
Timeline
Sales Professional
Charlie Obaugh Auto Group
12.2009 - Current
Director of Sales and Marketing
William Edwards Inc.
01.1996 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Stuarts Draft High School