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Taylor M. Venske

Novi,MI

Summary


Diligent Sales Manager with proven track record in managing specialty sales teams and driving revenue growth. Successfully led cross-functional teams, streamlining processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Consult & Design Supervisor

Best Buy
07.2021 - Current
  • Currently oversee 15 sales people responsible for generating 52 Million Dollars in revenue in the areas of Specialty Appliances, Custom Integration and Connected Home
  • Mentored designers, providing guidance on design principles, techniques, and best practices to enhance their skill set.
  • Lead Client Acquisition and Retention Efforts
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and project delivery, meeting all deadlines and budget constraints.(Builders, Designers, Skilled Trades, Clients, Architects, Engineers, Project Managers)
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.


Specialty Sales Manager

Pacific Kitchen & Home (Best Buy)
11.2017 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw 8 inside sales people in the specialty home appliance department
  • Achieved consistent growth in revenue by developing and executing targeted sales strategies for specialty products.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry developments, competitor activities, and market trends to inform strategic decision making.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Hire , On-board, Train new sales associate
  • Maintain a talent pipeline of sales people within the local appliance industry
  • Maintain a Pipeline of Contractor & Builder Partnership
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.

Specialty Sales Consultant

Pacific Kitchen & Home
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Work directly with clients in store and on site to facilitate their purchase and delivery of major appliances
  • Read Blueprints / Schematics
  • Partnered with trades to schedule fulfillment
  • Worked with Vendors to stay up to on trends and technology

Specialty Sales Consultant

Magnolia Home Theater
10.2014 - 05.2016

Appliance Sales Specialist

Best Buy
11.2013 - 10.2014

Inventory Control Specialist

RHM Fluid Power
01.2011 - 04.2013

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Eastern Michigan University
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Eastern Michigan University
01.2020

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Design software proficiency
  • Sales training
  • Sales presentations

  • Competitive analysis
  • CRM software
  • Contract negotiations
  • Sales strategy development
  • Proposal development

Awards

Achievers 2023 - Top 1% Sales Manager Nationally

Achievers 2021 - Top 5% Sales Manager Nationally

Million Dollar Sales Writer - 2014,2015,2016,2017,2020

Timeline

Consult & Design Supervisor

Best Buy
07.2021 - Current

Specialty Sales Manager

Pacific Kitchen & Home (Best Buy)
11.2017 - 07.2021

Specialty Sales Consultant

Pacific Kitchen & Home
01.2016 - 01.2017

Specialty Sales Consultant

Magnolia Home Theater
10.2014 - 05.2016

Appliance Sales Specialist

Best Buy
11.2013 - 10.2014

Inventory Control Specialist

RHM Fluid Power
01.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Schoolcraft College
Taylor M. Venske